Join us for a pop up cinema this Mother’s Day, Sunday 11 May from 5pm-7pm

Help raise awareness and raise money!

EVENT DETAILS

This event is free for all to attend.

4:30pm- Doors open
5pm- 5:30pm, Film Screening (33 minutes)
6pm-7pm- Live stream for film hosts of special panel discussion featuring Motherhood in the Colony’s Storytellers
7pm-8pm, Shared meal (please bring a plate)

At the event, we will be encouraging donations for the following groups

Para Foundation- https://para.org.au/
Nalderun- https://nalderun.net.au/

Cash preferred, eftpos will be available

ABOUT THE FILM

The film is suitable for all ages. It does contain conversations around displacement, ethnic cleansing and the ongoing impact of colonisation.

https://motherhoodinthecolony.com

In a world shaped by violence and erasure, Motherhood in the Colony brings eight First Nations and Palestinian women together. Through intimate storytelling, the film unravels stories of colonial trauma, and mothering as an act of resistance, while inviting audiences to listen, learn, and envision a future beyond the oppressive structures of colonisation

Worimi filmmaker,Genevieve Grieves and Palestinian artist, Aseel Tayah, brought the film's Storytellers together in November 2023 to create Motherhood in the Colony. The film's Storytellers invite you to use the film as a tool for healing and conversation, so that collectively, we create a world where all oppressed communities are supported to reclaim their lands, cultures and futures.

Motherhood in the Colony is an offering of shared stories, of listening and learning, and of gathering to envision a future beyond the oppressive structures of colonisation.

A Bukjeh Arts and GARUWA Film, in association with Common Ground. Created on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Victoria. From the river to the sea. Always was, always will be.

The post-screening discussion will be facilitated by local resident Devon Taylor, with guidance provided by the film's team. We do not condone aggression or violence and will not tolerate any forms of discrimination, islamophobia or anti-semititism.

We look forward to sharing a space of curiosity and courage :)

Miigwech (thank you in Ojibwe) and Dumarr (thank you in Djaara) and Shukran (thank you in Arabic)

Devon Taylor, film screening host

ABOUT RADIUS CINEMA

The screening is at Radius which isn’t a pro cinema but they have a great projector / screen & sound system. Seating is a first in basis, they have a variety of chairs but if you need something specific reach out and we will try and accommodate your needs or even better bring your own if you like! There is wheelchair access, let us know if you are bringing one so we can make a clear pathway and space. There will also be bean bags up front and stools up back. We have capped it to 50 people per screening and may do more screenings if there’s demand.

FOOD

There will be Palestinian food to share after the film and discussion. Feel free to bring something to contribute. You can also bring along Drinks / Snacks / Pop-Corn etc.

We will have the kettle on and offer free tea / coffee.

This is an alcohol free event.

Contact the host of Motherhood in the Colony: Free Community Screening