Resurrection Man (1998) explores the deeds of the Loyalist Shankhill Butchers in 1970s Belfast, who killed upwards of 30 people, mainly Catholics but also a significant number of Protestants, in sectarian attacks, paramilitary feuds, personal grudges and bombing raids.
Their story is told as a retrospective by Victor Kelly, a criminal and ruthless murderer who is the leader of a gang of men known as 'Resurrection Men'. Victor's cruelty makes him a local legend, both feared and venerated. On his trail is Ryan, a journalist, driven by his own personal demons and by an obsessive need to discover the truth. Loosely based on real events, this is a disturbing, chilling look at one of the more gruesome episodes of Northern Irish history.
Discussants for the film are Jim McAuley, Professor of Irish Studies at the University of Huddersfield, and Jon Tonge, Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool.
Film starts at 7.45 and will be followed by discussion and drinks, food and general frivolities.
£3 entry to film / £2 students / unwaged
5.7.09
July 21 - Resurrection Man
2.7.09
9.6.09
June 16 - Das Experiment
The movie is based on the infamous "Stanford Prison Experiment" conducted in 1971. A makeshift prison is set up in a research lab, complete with cells, bars and surveillance cameras. For two weeks 20 male participants are hired to play prisoners and guards. The 'prisoners' are locked up and have to follow seemingly mild rules, and the 'guards' are told simply to retain order without using physical violence. Everybody is free to quit at any time, thereby forfeiting payment. In the beginning the mood between both groups is insecure and rather emphatic. But soon quarrels arise and the wardens employ ever more drastic sanctions to confirm their authority.
Film starts at 7.45 and will be followed by discussion and drinks. Discussion led by Pete Williams - criminologist and co-editor of Chimp magazine.
£3 entry to film . £2 students, low waged, unwaged
Running time: 120 min
29.5.09
Photos from Lumumba Screening
Lumumba leaving prison to go to Brussells Independence Day Speech
Army stage Mutiny over wages Mobutu's rise to power after Lumumba's assasination
