The Bigger Picture Film Club’s October screening celebrates Black History Month and, in partnership with Push Studios, is supporting Dulwich Helpline.
More than just showing films, The Bigger Picture is an integral part of the local community. Come along on Thursday 18 October to find out more about Dulwich Helpline (‘friendly volunteer support for isolated older people’) from its chair Katharine St John Brooks, eat and drink in the relaxed surroundings of the East Dulwich Tavern and see the ‘heartfelt, hilarious’ film, The Help.
The Help(2011) Cert 12A 146 mins
Directed by Tate Taylor with Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer
During the civil rights movement of the 1960s, an aspiring young author decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view of the white families for which they work and the hardships they go through on a daily basis, so sending shock waves through the community. ‘Heartfelt, hilarious and the cast is a dream-team topped by Viola Davis.’ Time Out
- Short talk by Katharine St John Brooks, chair of Dulwich Helpline
- Presentation by Kevin and Amanda, Push Studios
- Free raffle prize: ‘The Help’ by Kathryn Stockett – the book on which the film is based. Kindly donated by Rye Books
- Film notes
7pm- bar/themed snacks
7.50 – introduction
8pm – film
Tickets £7 online from WeGotTickets
Or in person from:
Push Studios, 7-19 Blackwater Street SE22
Rye Books, 45 Upland Road SE22
Locale Restaurant, 58-60 East Dulwich Road SE22
East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane SE22
Thursday 18 October
Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern,
1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22
For more details and future films visit The Bigger Picture Website
