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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

And She Didn't Die

Fri. 20 June 2025

Sun. 22 June 2025

Kethiwe uncovers the extraordinary life of her mother, Lauretta Ngcobo, a rural South African storyteller turned revolutionary feminist. Combining archival footage, dramatic reenactments and readings from Lauretta’s work, the documentary explores the personal cost of struggling for liberation and the transformative power of storytelling.

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Sheffield General Cemetery

A hillside spot for both the living and the dead, containing stories of wars, epidemics, floods and more between 1836 and 1978. Today it's rich in history, wildlife and architecture. Look out for upcoming gigs, film screenings and exhibitions.

Kelham Film Club: Carol

Thu. 5 June 2025

Alder

1950s New York City, a forbidden affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman.

Writing Hawa

Multiple dates

Afghan journalist/filmmaker Najiba Noori documents her mother Hawa’s dedication to girls’ education. Hawa, a survivor of child marriage, reclaimed her narrative and helped others reclaim theirs by teaching literacy classes and traditional embroidery.

Soul of the Desert

Multiple dates

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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.