Event Details

During Black History Month join us in the Library Events space for a screening of the BBC film: Small Axe: Education, followed by a discussion facilitated by Lancaster University 'Why is my Curroiculum White?' campaign.

Summary:

Education is the coming-of-age story of 12-year-old Kingsley (Kenyah Sandy), who has a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is pulled to the headmaster's office for being disruptive in class, he discovers he's being sent to a school for those with "special needs." Distracted by working two jobs, his parents (Sharlene Whyte, Daniel Francis) are unaware of the unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from receiving the education they deserve, until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands.

Director: Steve McQueen

Following the film screening there will be a discussion facilitated by Lancaster University Why Is My Curriculum White campaign.