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Main Shed, Rockaway Park
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After a string of sold-out screenings in Bristol, we’ve added another show to celebrate the nationwide release of Rave On For The Avon! Don’t miss out - and whilst you're on it, make sure you book a delicious vegan roast with Rockaway Park's delightful cafe. https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/rockaway-cafe
Do humans have the right to nature? In "Rave On For The Avon", Director Charlotte Sawyer tells a story of a community of wild swimmers in Bristol (UK) affected by raw sewage pollution of the river Avon. England is one of the only two countries in the world to have a fully privatised water and sewage disposal system, and with only 14% of English rivers in good ecological health, the mission to keep the rivers clean is not going well.
In a series of moving, exciting and thought-provoking scenes, the swimmers create a stunning, light-hearted yet fascinating tapestry, probing how activism starts from the grassroots, and carries a profound universal lesson for all of us. There’s a marriage to the river, drum’n’bass, a mermaid who tows an inflatable turd, and a whole lot of cheesecake in this poignant reflection on people’s innovative battles for the natural world they cherish.
Followed by a Q&A with the Rave On community, learn about the journey of the film, and hear firsthand from those involved in the movement.
Doors Open all day (come early to check out the wonderful Rockaway Park!) Film Screening Starts: 5 PM sharp Q&A: 6:30-7:30 PM
Sunday 25 May, 12pm—8pm
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