Docklands Cinema Club
Watch a great film every month screened in our Grade I listed Georgian warehouse. Enjoy drinks, popcorn and film introductions by leading writers, directors, critics and fans.
Film screenings take place on the second Friday of every month. Tickets can be bought for individual screenings, or for an annual fee of £25 (£18 concs) members can enjoy 6 free Docklands Cinema Club tickets per year. Call 020 7001 9844 for more information.
The Ipcress File (1965) PG
Fri 9 Mar, 7-9.15pm
Book in advance £7 (concs £5)
This BAFTA award-winning 60s classic sees Michael Caine star as a spy who finds himself caught up in a sinister brainwashing plot in Cold War London. Speaker tbc.
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Performance (1970) 18
Fri 13 Apr, 7-9pm
Book in advance £7 (concs £5)
Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll abound as a psychotic London gangster (James Fox) and a fading rock star (Mick Jagger) cross paths. Rated in the top 10 best British films by Time Out’s poll of industry insiders. Speaker tbc.
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The Story of Lovers Rock (2011) 12A
Fri 11 May, 7-9pm
Book in advance £7 (concs £5)
This ground-breaking study of Lovers Rock or ‘romantic reggae’ explores the black British sound of the 1970s and 80s which developed against a backdrop of riots and racial tensions, and went on to influence a huge number of musicians, from Gregory Isaacs to UB40. Introduced by the film’s director, Menelik Shabazz.
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Chariots of Fire (1981) PG
Fri 8 Jun, 7-9.30pm
Book in advance £7 (concs £5)
Get set for the Games with this multi-Oscar winning film which tells the true story of two British athletes who have their principles tested during the 1924 Olympics. Introduced by Luke McKernan, Lead Curator of Moving Image at the British Library and an expert in sport on film.
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Listen to the soundtracks now
We have created a playlist on Spotify (external link) of selected soundtracks from the movies we are showing in our first season. Click here (external link) to listen and post reviews and comments on what you've seen and heard via our Facebook and twitter pages.
