Enjoy a special preview of this documentary for a first-hand look at Twiggy’s life, followed by Q&A with her and director Sadie Frost.

Actress Pamela Anderson joins us to discuss her dazzling, Golden Globe nominated return to the big screen in the role of a Las Vegas showgirl.

Director Mike Leigh and actor Michele Austin will join us live onstage after the film to discuss this much anticipated and heartfelt portrait of family life, from a prolific British filmmaker.

A rapturous Oscar-winning drama about a young man coming to terms with the world, across three pivotal periods in his life. + intro by freelance writer and film programmer Rógan Graham

This is the second Divas Do Film screening. It will be followed by a panel with curator Rōgan Graham discussing how some elements in the film connect with wider themes, such as the future of music venues and the destruction of London nightlife by greedy landlords.

A revolutionary film movement that emerged from the UCLA Film School in the early 1970s, the so-called ‘L.A. Rebellion’ was a powerful and transformative chapter in the history of American cinema. A significant cultural and artistic response to the turbulent sociopolitical climate of the time, the films challenged prevailing norms of Black representation, forging a new African American cinematic language.

Set in past and present South Africa, MILISUTHANDO is a poetic coming-of-age personal essay documentary on love and what it means to become human in the context of race, explored through the memories of Milisuthando herself – who grew up during apartheid but didn't know it was happening until it was over.

Viola Davis is magnificent as General Nanisca, leader of the Agoji, the all-female army responsible for protecting the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1820s. With the increasing threat of slave traders, their importance becomes vital. Gina Prince-Bythewood balances powerhouse performances with stunning fight sequences as she revitalises the historical epic, weaving into it the passion and rich layers of emotion that are integral to all her work.

A coming-of-age comedy-drama about three African American women living in Brooklyn, ALMA’S RAINBOW explores the life of teenager Rainbow Gold (Victoria Gabrielle Platt) as she enters womanhood and navigates standards of beauty, self-image, and the rights women have over their bodies.

The first (official) screening of Divas Do Film kicks off with Robert Townsend’s musical-drama Carmen: A Hip Hopera, starring 19-year-old Beyoncé in her debut acting role.

This hilarious comedy drama follows two young Irish speaking rappers in Belfast, as they link up with an Irish language teacher and form the titular hip-hop trio, beginning their rise to fame. I’m delighted to speak to director Rich Peppiatt onstage after the film.

Q&A with director Rich Peppiatt and actors Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí

Pica Sullivan is a young art student who lives with her mother and grandmother in Oakland. She works a nighttime job papering walls, which puts her safety at risk. As an outlet for her dysfunctional home life, she photographs young African American men with the belief they are an "endangered species" who may one day become extinct.

This 35mm screening of Claire Denis' drama exploring a father/daughter relationship against the backdrop of the multiracial city, followed by a ScreenTalk relating the work to Baldwin's ideas.