“From Empire to Commonwealth - Legacies of the Windrush Generation”
17 June 2022 – 17 July 2022
For the first time since its creation in 2020, Windrush Caribbean Film Festival will celebrate the pioneers of the Windrush generation in person in cinemas. Lovers of Black films are invited to join in-person screenings across the country from 17 June to 17 July, as well as discovering exclusive films online.
From Empire to Commonwealth: Legacies of the Windrush Generation is this year’s theme for the festival. This year, thefestival will showcase the legacies not only of the original Windrush pioneers arriving in Britain during the 1940s but their descendants who are shaping Britain as we know it today.
“Our goal is to celebrate the legacy of the Windrush generation on Black life and modern Britain. This discussion has never been more relevant.” Said, Frances-Anne Solomon, Director, WCFF
WCFF 2022 takes place across three cities this season, and includes Talkback, Q&As with film makers and community panels drawn from members around Windrush legacies and social advancement.
Starting in Wales fans will be able to participate in various activities for the entire family over three days from 17 – 19 June 2022 at Riverfront. From there, the festival moves to London for screenings in three cinemas across the city, commencing on Windrush Day, 22 June at the Prince Charles cinema.
On 25 June the festival moves to an area known as the ‘home of Black Britain’, Brixton, to screen the iconic film, Pressure, Horace Ové at the Ritzy Cinema. For its final London outing, the festival moves to Genesis Cinema in East London on 1 July.
Birmingham will then play host for the closing night on 17 July, Midlands Arts Centre.
“We’re excited to finally be in cinemas, after two years where we were all unable to meet due to the worldwide pandemic but, we’re keen however, not to lose those fans across the world who enjoyed our films via our digital platforms so we have an amazing online on-demand programme lined up which is available throughout the festival.” Says, Patricia Hamzahee, Director, WCFF