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

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Sheffield artist Otis Mensah and performer Jamal Sterrett's world-premiere poetic-sonic piece explores diasporic bonding, friendship, and the concept of home. Their intense visual poem addresses racial fragmentation and identity, reclaiming Blackness in pursuit of personal liberation.

This short film will screen as part of Shorts: Body as Archive, followed by a Q&A with the directors.

Book now:
12 June, 3:30pm, Showroom
13 June, 5:15pm, Curzon

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Film Unit

Nestled in the lower regions of the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Film Unit is run by dedicated volunteer film fans, screening a programme packed with cult classics, the latest indies and crowd pleasers. Added bonus: tickets are £3!

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Exhibition on Screen: James McNeill Whistler

Tue. 15 September 2026 — Sun. 20 September 2026

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Dark Academia: Freshers at Showroom

Sat. 5 September 2026 — Sat. 31 October 2026

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To welcome Freshers through the Showroom doors, the cinema team have selected some of the best coming-of-age tales set in schools, colleges and universities.