First war of independence in the sub-continent
South Asian Alliance | 26.03.2007 21:27 | Culture | Social Struggles | Birmingham
Sun 1 Apr 4pm Seminar, 6.45pm Screening
The Drum in association with South Asian Alliance and Sampad presents Seminar & Screening:
The Rising (12A)
The Drum in association with South Asian Alliance and Sampad presents Seminar & Screening:
The Rising (12A)
The Rising
A special event to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Indian Uprising of 1857, considered by many to be the First War of Independence. With a Seminar looking at the significance of 1857 to the national liberation movements that followed it and current world events.
Followed by a Reception at 6pm and screening of The Rising a rousing epic starring Aamir Khan as Mangal Pandey a Sepoy whose actions led to the rebellion against British East India Company rule.
Dir. Ketan Mehta, 2hrs 30mins. BBFC Advice Contains moderate violence.
Tickets: Seminar & Screening £5.50 (£4), Seminar only £2, Screening only £4 (£3)
Followed by a Reception at 6pm and screening of The Rising a rousing epic starring Aamir Khan as Mangal Pandey a Sepoy whose actions led to the rebellion against British East India Company rule.
Dir. Ketan Mehta, 2hrs 30mins. BBFC Advice Contains moderate violence.
Tickets: Seminar & Screening £5.50 (£4), Seminar only £2, Screening only £4 (£3)
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