For Bobby Sands: HUNGER (2008)

Join Kitty's Launderette to celebrate the life of the Irish revolutionary Bobby Sands, who died at 27 years old, 44 years ago on the 5th of May. A screening of HUNGER (2008) by Steve McQueen. SYNOPSIS: Within Maze Prison in Northern Ireland, Irish republican Bobby Sands (Michael Fassbinder) along with fellow prisoners take part in a 'dirty protest' in pursuit of countering a criminalisation policy by the British government and gaining recognition as political prisoners. These protests soon escalate into hunger strikes, where the young man withstands great moral and political pressures in pursuit of freedom for the Irish people. For his first feature film, McQueen crafts an intimate account following Bobby's final weeks, till his eventual death on the 5th of May, 1981. They'll be serving up some hot Colcannon soup before the film starts on a first-come, first serve basis. Afterwards, a loosely guided discussion about the film and its portrayal of state violence. Please stick around to share your thoughts! Suggested Donation is £5 (This covers cost of ingredients and printing our programming notes.) Timings: DOORS: 6:45pm FILM + INTERMISSION: 7:30pm POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION: 9:15pm END: 9:45pm Accessibility info: Kitty's Laundrette is step-free and has a disabled toilet. Film screened with closed captions unless mentioned, and a midway toilet break.