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Ken Loach double bill: I DANIEL BLAKE & JIMMY\'S HALL

Presented by: Irish Mancunian
0MANCHESTER: Chorlton Irish Club
PSunday 5th March, 2017
N1:45pm

Event information

PAY ON DOOR AVAILABLE

Please join us for two superb films directed by Ken Loach:

I, DANIEL BLAKE
Winner of the 2016 Palme d’Or, “I, Daniel Blake” exposes the injustices of the benefits system through the story of an affable carpenter fighting to claim his allowances after falling ill.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWgxw9E_h4
“Blunt, dignified, and brutally moving” - The Guardian

JIMMY'S HALL
Based on the story of 1930s political activist Jimmy Gralton who ran a community hall in defiance of the local hierarchy. The Irish president recently apologised for Gralton’s treatment.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfyEgOAEJGE
“Leaves you with a stirring sense of joy, injustice and hope” - Time Out.

Doors open 1.45pm • Entry £6

Running order (approx):
1.45pm: Doors open
2.15pm: FILM - Jimmy's Hall
4.05pm: Interval
4.30pm: FILM - I Daniel Blake
6.10pm: Finish

Irish Book Stall • Bar/tea/coffee/snacks available

Presented by IRISH MANCUNIAN FILM & CULTURE in conjunction with Chorlton Irish Club.

Venue information

MANCHESTER: Chorlton Irish Club
017 High Lane
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Manchester
M21 9DJ
> www.chorltonirishclub.co.uk
` Entry via car park at rear