Oval Space Cinema Club Presents: Dummy Jim

Followed by a Q&A with director Matt Hulse and lead actor Samuel Dore (the Q&A will be interpreted into British sign language for the hard of hearing)

On Monday 25th about one deaf man’s 3,000 mile cycle trip from Scotland to the Arctic Circle. The film is based on the true story of James Duthie’s memoir ‘I Cycled Into the Arctic Circle’, which was written in 1951 and lay undiscovered for decades.

Director Matt Hulse's film Dummy Jim delves into a human adventure like no other. Together with deaf actor and filmmaker Samuel Dore, Hulse set out on a journey mirroring that of deaf Scotsman, James Duthie. The film is a virtuosic blend of fictional and documentary elements; reconstructions in Super8 film, playful animations and archive footage from the countries traversed.

The rhythmic editing and unique visual style takes into account the deaf audience, with an exceptional soundtrack by The One Ensemble as an added extra for the hearing to complete the experience. November, Oval Space Cinema Club is proud to present Dummy Jim; an epic tale

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Director Matt Hulse will be attending the screening with lead actor Samuel Dore. The Q&A will be interpreted into British Sign Language for the hard of hearing. 

Matt Hulse is an artist and a filmmaker. His diverse practice embraces moving image, music, sound, performance, written word, social media and community.

Samuel Dore is a born-and-bred Bristolian living in London who has worked as a filmmaker & graphic designer since 2000. His work involves drama, documentary and acting.

OVAL SPACE CINEMA CLUB

Curated with dedication to the art and power of filmmaking, Oval Space Cinema Club covers everything from groundbreaking political documentaries to art house explorations from across the globe. Always geared to adding something extra to the cinematic experience, Oval Space aims to engage and inspire film fans with a carefully selected program of Q + As with directors, heated panel discussions, open debates and more.

With a range of hot food, sandwiches, organic popcorn and full bar on offer, Oval Space Cinema Club is the ideal opportunity for people to come together to eat, drink, talk and expand their minds.

OVAL SPACE

Oval Space is an evolving multi-use arts and events organisation based in the heart of Bethnal Green in East London. The space was first conceived in the Autumn of 2011, and after extensive refurbishment work, first opened its doors to the public in April 2012. The 5,000 sq ft space is used for everything from still and video location work, live music events, club nights, independent film screenings and art installations.