Girl Power is a documentary that presents female graffiti writers from fifteen cities – from Prague to Moscow, Cape Town, Sydney, Biel, Madrid, Berlin, Toulouse, Barcelona and all the way to New York. The graffiti community is predominantly a man's world, and men often share the view that graffiti – namely the illegal kind – is not for girls. And yet women have become increasingly more emancipated in recent years; there are female graffiti shows, magazines and websites. Girl Power captures the stories of ladies who have succeeded in the male graffiti world. 
However, Girl Power is more than just a look into the graffiti microcosm; it tells the moving story of Czech writer Sany, who decided in 2009 to capture female emancipation in graffiti on film and to give other girls and women the possibility to express themselves. It took her 7 long years to complete the documentary. We follow her life with graffiti, her motivation and values that keep changing as the years go by. We will also meet her family, who are absolutely unaware of Sany's "second life". Sany sacrifices a lot for the film, but even when she's at the end of her tether, she refuses to give up on her dream – to make the very first movie depicting females in graffiti.

More info coming soon.

Films from the Front Line is selection of short films that highlight different issues which affect us all and that demand our action and resistance against the neoliberal assault. Films include The Battle of Denham Ford and Precarity Story

The Battle of Denham Ford

The Battle of Denham Ford tells the story of attempts by HS2 contractors to fell a tree that overhung their compound. A protest camp sits adjacent to the compound, and, hearing of the plan, the activists installed a climber in the tree.

Precarity Story

A short documentary that tells the work story of Isabel, a cleaner, hourly-paid teacher, and researcher in the same British university. Her story stands as an example of the increasing casualisation of university labour and its human consequences.

As a community arts space, Trinity is committed to our core values of being a ‘Centre for the People’ and platforming work as part of our programme that represents and reflects our diverse communities. Please read our free speech policy for more information

Please read our COVID-19 Safety Policy for information on attending events during this time.

This is a free event organised by Drs Dave Green and Michal Nahman, sociologists at The University of the West of England (UWE). The aim is to bring you together with people from local communities, organisations and academics to think about and discuss issues faced by migrants and the problems and opportunities posed by immigration, asylum and refugees.

The evening's themes will be introduced by Professor Phil Cole, an expert at UWE on the politics of migration. We will then be screening two films on the themes of migration and exile.

Leaving Greece Anna Brass / Germany / 2013 / 79 min

The film tells the very personal story of three young Afghan refugees: Hossein, Reza and Kaka, who are stranded in Greece and have tried for years to enter Europe.

Boya Boya (Shine Shine) Karen Boswall, Ruba Al Akash / Jordan, UK / 2014 / 18 min

A portrait of Syrian refugee Mohammed, a 12-year-old shoe shine boy, Boya Boya looks at the reality of the growing population of urban refugees from a child's point of view. This will then be followed by a panel of people drawn from local communities and organisations and academics to answer audience questions, debate and discuss the issues raised by the evening.

This event is co-organised through UWE's Social Science in the City initiative, Identities theme of The Social Science Research Group and the Visual Social Science Network, with kind help from The Royal Anthropological Institute.

How to attend

In order to attend you must register via this online form.

Please note: these films are uncertified

The result of the collaboration between Nicola Mai and the TRANSgrediendo Intercultural Collective – a grassroots association defending the rights of trans Latina migrant women in Queens, New York City. Caught mixes collaborative ethno-fiction methods with an observational documentary, to involve its participants throughout its production.

Written and performed by members of the Collective, the film follows Rosa and Paloma as they face transphobic violence, persecution from the police, and fight against a hostile political environment in the US, while also expressing their identities in positive ways during a drag show that allows them to counter their marginalisation and stigmatisation.

As a community arts space, Trinity is committed to our core values of being a ‘Centre for the People’ and platforming work as part of our programme that represents and reflects our diverse communities. Please read our free speech policy for more information

Please read our COVID-19 Safety Policy for information on attending events during this time.

This special gala screening of To Catch A Thief includes wrap around treats: bubbly on arrival; live swing music from the South by Southwest quartet headed up by Maxwell Davies (UWE Centre for Music); Cary Grant themed cocktails and prizes for the best dressed Hollywood vintage style:

> Best Dressed Woman: Restyle, Blowdry and Luxe Treatment Clair Swinscoe Hair Couture
> Best Dressed Man: Hot Shave or VIP membership of Suave & Co Barbershop and Lounge in Clifton Village
> Best Dressed Couple or Group (of any description): Magnum of Fantinel Prosecco Extra Dry courtesy of Renato's King Street

No pressure to dress up, you can just come as you are, but if you want to go for it - get your glad rags on for a chance to win one of our amazing prizes!

#vintage #Hollywood #GraceKelly #CaryGrant

Fantastic value £10 Under 24 ticket or £20/£15 conc. (+£1.50 transaction fee)

About the film:

Infamous cat burglar, John 'The Cat' Robie (Cary Grant), claims to be on the straight and narrow after having served his time in prison. Following a series of jewellery thefts committed in his style, the police are naturally keen to question him. Determined to find the real culprit, John befriends a rich American woman and her beautiful daughter, Francie (Grace Kelly) to see if he can flush the burglar out. When their jewels are stolen, Francie immediately suspects John, threatening their blossoming romance. Will John catch the thief, clear his name and win his girl?

Sizzling chemistry between Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, sumptuous costumes by Edith Head and the glamorous backdrop of Cannes: don’t miss the opportunity to catch this Hitchcock classic on the big screen. With bubbly on arrival, live music and prizes for the best dressed vintage Hollywood style

This film is rated PG, so although there is no age limit, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Brexitannia is a film presented in a unique style which shows the people of a once powerful empire as they negotiate their identities in a world changing faster than ever. This is the first feature documentary portrait of the UK during these unpredictable times. From Aberdeen, to Belfast, to Clacton-by-Sea: Welcome to Brexitannia.

On/off. Yes/no. Leave or Remain? While referenda always divide people, Brexit did so in a manner unprecedented in modern British history. Underneath these binaries we find human beings whose individual stories influenced the outcome of this historic and perplexing vote. Runtime: 1hr 20m Director: Timothy George Kelly

Watch the trailer here

Foxy Brown, directed by Jack Hill, stars Pam Grier as a voluptuous vigilante who takes a job as a high-class prostitute to get revenge on the mobsters who murdered her boyfriend.

A night to remember with a warm fire, mulled wine and snacks.. Stick around for an informal post screening discussion with a selection of black female and non binary guests.

Book now as tickets are limited.

Afrika Eye is South West of England’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture. We present the 19th edition of the festival this year with screenings from autumn to spring with a programme featuring new and classic films, spoken word, music at city-wide venues! See the full programme here.

About Trinity Presents:

This event is part of Trinity Presents - our in-house programme of music and performance, bringing world-class artists and emerging talent to inner-city audiences.

Coffy (directed by Jack Hill) tells a story how a sexy Black nurse takes vigilante justice against inner-city drug dealers after her sister becomes their latest victim.

A night to remember with a warm fire, mulled wine and snacks.. Stick around for an informal post screening discussion with a selection of black female and non binary guest around the fire (if the weather holds out for us).

Book now as tickets are limited.

See Afrika Eye's 2024 programme at www.afrikaeye.org.uk.

Afrika Eye is South West of England’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture. We present the 19th edition of the festival this year with screenings from autumn to spring with a programme featuring new and classic films, spoken word, music at city-wide venues! See the full programme here.

About Trinity Presents:

This event is part of Trinity Presents - our in-house programme of music and performance, bringing world-class artists and emerging talent to inner-city audiences.