This March, London neighbourhoods Paddington Central, Broadgate and Regent’s Place, are proud to present the online premier of ‘36 Voices, 6 Cities’, this two part documentary screening is an excerpt focussing on the women from London and Havana and will be followed by a conversation with inspiring women and a live performance. Produced and directed by Cathy Hassan, founder of independent production company Burrogrande Films, 36 Voices, 6 Cities is part of an ongoing project which captures women sharing their thoughts and stories of reliance and hope as they seek ways to create change, empower and connect women of all ages worldwide. The online screenings will take place on 18th and 25th March and will be free to attend via Eventbrite.
The screenings of 36 Voices, 6 Cities will be followed by live performances and conversations with inspiring women featured in the film such as Anke Apfel (a professional singer and performer) and Claire Desenclos (a writer and novelist). Spoken word performances by talented young poets Miss Jacqui (on 18th March) and Sagal Farah (on 25th March) will conclude the events.
Cathay Hassan is a London-based photographer, filmmaker, producer, and creative director. Renowned for uncovering a rich visual language through her work, Cathy founded Burrogrande Productions and Films in 2010 and has gone on to create an array of thought provoking and inspiring documentaries. Her previous films include Beyond The Photo which records individual stories of black British lives in the 1970s where personal experiences were linked by themes of a discriminatory police culture, poverty and systemic oppression.
Paddington Central, Broadgate and Regent’s Place are committed to offering a platform for events which inform, inspire and empower their communities and are delighted to offer an extended International Women’s Day celebration this year, with the screening of 36 Voices, 6 Cities.
The screenings will take place on 18th March and 25th March from 6-7.30pm. To attend or for more information please visit Paddington Central, Broadgate, or Regent’s Place.