United States of Disconnect
Saturday 20th September 16:00pm (90m)
Exploring the fractured American experience
Content Guidance: Eating disorders, violence, suicide, self-harm
BINGE
When a woman struggling with a binge eating disorder attends her ex-girlfriend’s bachelorette party in an attempt to reconnect, the social pressures and anxiety build up until she panics and binges on the party’s hilarious vulva-themed cake.
Director: J.C. Heins
Writer: J.C. Heins
Producer: Leon Pierce Jr
HIS MOTHER
Upon receiving a disturbing email from her son, a mother drives frantically to his school hoping to avert the unimaginable.
Director: Maia Jo Scalia
Writer: Maia Jo Scalia
Producer: Ani Schrote
TAKE CARE
A woman deliberately injures herself just to be in the care of a particular ER nurse. But when she's discharged from the hospital earlier than expected, she needs to find a new way to extend her stay.
Director: Brittany Ashley
Writer: Brittany Ashley
Producer: Brittany Ashley, Henry Loevner
WHY WE RIDE
Revolving around the “Fems and Thems” cycling group in Denver, this documentary highlights the initial intimidation and safety concerns that many face as minorities in the cycling world and contrasts these challenges with the sense of freedom, autonomy, and even "anarchist" connection to the world that biking provides.
Director: Erin Kirby
Writer: Erin Kirby
Producer: Erin Kirby
JUNA
Rising pop sensation Juna has to choose between sticking to her authentic style or commercializing her music to catapult her to stardom.
Director: Janicel Diaz
Writer: Janicel Diaz
Producer: Ryan Muina
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You can purchase a ticket to just this screening, or grab a pass to watch lots more films and attend events happening across the festival weekend.
Discounts for groups, families, students and those on low income support are available too.
Join us for a family screening of two Julia Donaldson favourites! A Room On The Broom and The Stick Man!
Room On The Broom
The story of a kind witch and her cat who invite three other animals (a dog, a bird and a frog) to join them travelling on her broomstick. Featuring the voices of Simon Pegg and Gillian Anderson.
The Stick Man
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas? Featuring the voices of Jennifer Saunders and Martin Freeman.
This will be a relaxed screening, ideal for families with neurodiverse children, where the lights will be dimmed, sound will be lowered and screening aids will be available for those that would like them such a fidget toys and ear defenders, all families are welcome.
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at The Hullabaloo Theatre on Sunday 21st September at 10:30, there will be a family craft session available before and after the screening for you to enjoy as part of your cinema experience, or if you would like a break from the screening.
Please note: this screening is designed for families to attend together, no unaccompanied adults will be allowed entry to cinema and children must attend with an accompanying adult.