Newham Community Cinema presents a film screening of Steelers: the World’s First Gay Rugby Club followed by a panel discussion & Q&A
About this event
Newham Community Cinema presents a celebration of LGBT+ culture on film with curated conversations and special guests brought to you free by Newham Council and in partnership with Women Over Fifty Film Festival (WOFFF).
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About the Films
SHORT – TBC
FEATURE – STEELERS – THE WORLD’S FIRST GAY RUGBY CLUB
Eammon Ashton-Atkinson | UK | 15 | 2020 | Documentary | 82mins
Following the journey of three people in the club: the lesbian coach fighting against misogyny, the semi-pro player who spiralled into a depression after his coming out didn’t go as planned, and the prop who discovered he was a drag queen.
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About the Q&A/Panel – TBC
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Supporters
This screening is part of Newham’s LGBT+ History Month (Feb 1-28, 2022) that feature a range of free events.
Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF) champions and showcases the work of older women on screen and behind the camera with an annual short film festival and year-round events and film screenings. WOFFF believes inclusive spaces to watch films together and conversations between older and younger people can make us all feel less isolated and feel more connected. Everyone – all ages, all genders – is welcome at WOFFF.
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Newham LGBT+ History Month has lots more to offer, take a look at the full line-up of events
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