Enjoy a featured screening of Scattered People, an inspiring and thought-provoking documentary about the power of music and humanity when seeking asylum in an unwelcoming country.

The Scattered People are a band of kindred spirit musicians in Brisbane, Australia who play, write and record the music and stories of asylum seekers they encounter in detention and community centres, producing high quality albums. We follow their relationships, rehearsals and public performances and hear their heartfelt stories of courage and character as they create Sugarmill Road, their last album.

Manly Library, Friday 20 June 3 - 4:45pm

3:00pm - Arrival and refreshments provided
3:10pm - Introduction by An Ngo Lang
3:30pm - Film commences and runs for 60 minutes
4:30pm - Questions/reflections with An Ngo Lang, closing at 4:45pm

Rated M (mature themes and coarse language).

Free, bookings essential.

Refreshments provided.

Library programs terms and conditions apply.

Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

An Ngo Lang is a writer, speaker, and actor based in Sydney. Her work has appeared in anthologies and prominent publications including Leatherneck, The VVA Veteran, Kill Your Darlings, Good Reading, and diaCRITICS. Whether on the page or stage, she gravitates toward stories that connect, disarm, and deepen our understanding of one another. Learn more at anngolang.com.

Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to promote greater awareness of refugees, the issues they face and the contributions refugees are making to the Australian community, and includes 20 June, World Refugee Day. Refugee Week is an occasion to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution, and build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.