Black History Studies Community Cinema - Engaging the Community Through Film


Through our Community Cinema Programme, Black History Studies showcases thought-provoking and educational films and documentaries on various topics on Black History and Black Studies.

We provide an exceptional service to the public by bringing people together to watch the very best in independent film that is rarely shown in the UK and at a price that is affordable for most.

We show a range of films to suit all tastes and ages along with a number of special events throughout the year. Each film is followed by a discussion or question and answer session. By igniting conversations around issues that affect us all, our Community Cinema helps to bring community cohesion and solutions.

Sign up to our mailing list and to get advance notice of our films. We will only ever send you information about forthcoming films or events and we won’t pass your details on to anyone else.

If you would like to screen your short or feature film at Black History Studies’ Community Cinema, email info@blackhistorystudies.com. 

 

Upcoming Film Screenings

Blood Rubber: King Leopold II and the Exploitation of the Congo – Sun 18 October 2026

Date: October 18, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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Blood Rubber Congo History Poster – 18 October 2026

Breaking the Silence About the Congo Week 2026 Blood Rubber: King Leopold II and the Exploitation of the Congo Colonialism, Forced Labour, Resistance and the Origins of the Plunder of the Congo As part of Breaking the Silence About the Congo Week 2026, Black History Studies presents Blood Rubber: King Leopold II and the Exploitation […]

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Patrice Lumumba: Still Alive at 101: The Vision, The Legacy – Mon 19 October 2026

Date: October 19, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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As part of Breaking the Silence About the Congo Week 2026 , Black History Studies presents ‘Patrice Lumumba: Still Alive at 101: The Vision, The Legacy’ on Monday 19 October 2026. On 2 July 2026, Patrice Lumumba would have been 101 years of age if he had not been brutally assassinated at the age of […]

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FREE Screening – Lumumba : Death of a Prophet – Tuesday 20 October 2026

Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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Investigating revolutionary Patrice Lumumba’s brief tenure as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo As part of Breaking the Silence About the Congo Week 2026, Black History Studies presents ‘Lumumba : Death of a Prophet’ Investigating revolutionary Patrice Lumumba’s brief tenure as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

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Film Screening – Out of Darkness – Friday 23 October 2026

Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT
Black Cultural Centre Islington | Events | Screenings
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Film Screening examining the untold history of African people, the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world. Out of Darkness is a full-length three-part documentary by director Amadeuz Christ (Δ+), examining the untold history of African people, the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world, and the events that have contributed […]

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