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SUMMARY:Solidarity: Blacklisting film + Q&A\, Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:Film: Solidarity (UK\, 2019\, 76mins)\, followed by Q&A with director Lucy Parker.\n \nFor decades\, a secret blacklist kept thousands of people out of the UK construction industry. Most of the major firms were involved\, vetting thousands of applicants and supplying the blacklist with information on ‘undesirables’. \nWorkers who organised to ensure their legal rights such as getting paid on time or being provided with the proper safety equipment\, were listed and excluded. \nAfter the illegal blacklisting firm was raided in 2009\, the files were found to contain information that can only have come from the police or security services. The Independent Police Complaints Commission admitted that every constabulary’s Special Branch appears to have routinely supplied personal details of citizens. This is not police officers upholding the law – it is police breaking the law to maximise corporate profit. \nMany spycops from the Special Demonstration Squad took a particular interest in trade unions\, becoming members and joining picket lines. \nSOLIDARITY attentively follows meetings between activists and law students\, brought together for the film\, revealing the determination of a community working together to find a route to justice. \nThis screening will be followed by Q&A with director Lucy Parker. \nWhere: Rhubaba Gallery and Studios\, 25 Arthur St\, Edinburgh\, EH6 5DA \nWhen: Sunday 8 March 2020\, 8-10pm. \nPrice: This event is free and un-ticketed; refreshments and popcorn will be provided. \nVenue info: If you have any accessibility requirements please let us know via info@rhubaba.org and we can advise if we are able to accommodate. Please note that unfortunately Rhubaba does not have a wheelchair accessible toilet or any baby changing facilities and has one gender neutral bathroom. The gallery space is accessible by wheelchair; please email in advance (or knock!) and staff will assist with the door. Assistance dogs are welcome. \nSOLIDARITY was made by visual arts organisation City Projects and filmmaker Lucy Parker\, who has been working alongside members of the Blacklist Support Group for over four years. The project has generated several short films\, exhibitions and events. \n \nShare this:FacebookTwitterTumblrEmailMoreLinkedInRedditPinterestPocketPrint
URL:http://campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com/event/solidarity-blacklisting-film-qa-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Rhubaba Gallery & Studios\, 25 Arthur Street\, Edinburgh\, EH6 5DA
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