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Director Asma Kabadeh and cinematographer Darshan Gajjar tell the story of Halima, the first Somali woman in Sheffield, through the eyes of Najma, a researcher who moved to the city from Somalia at eleven. Najma discovers Halima’s short storybook in the Sheffield Library and attempts to fill in the gaps by exploring the contradictions and omissions of what Halima recorded of her life.
Hear about the incredible Dig Where You Stand project, exploring overlooked stories of marginalised people in local archives. Women of colour will share their experience of exploring the archives and their creative responses to stories they found.
This film was chosen as part of the Showroom Spotlight strand by Sasha Hendry, Box Office Supervisor, to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary.
Georgina, a transgender Wayúu woman, embarks on a journey across the Colombian desert to reclaim her place in the world. A poetic, moving road movie, capturing the beauty of defiance & asserting ourselves in the struggle against systemic oppression.
Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.
