Ken Loach's banned 'Save the Children Fund Film’: Poverty, Politics and Humanitarianism.
This previously banned film, directed by Ken Loach is a documentary about the work of Save the Children, a British-based charity working for children around the world. Shot in 1969 in the UK, Kenya and Uganda, the film was originally commissioned by Save the Children to mark the Charity’s fiftieth anniversary. The film that explores the politics of poverty, class and charities and the relationship between them. Highly critical of humanitarian aid, Loach’s film was promptly withdrawn by Save the Children, and remained inaccessible to the public until 2011. We are delighted to present the its third-ever screening.
After the screening Dr Emily Baughan (History) will lead a Q&A session with Juliano Fiori, Humanitarian Affairs Adviser from Save the Children and Tom Scott-Smith (Politics).
Admission Free, booking required in advance via the online booking form.
Part of the Past Matters programme of events: the University's Festival of History.