12-year-old Ismail "Ish" Zia, a British Bangladeshi boy from Luton, grapples with profound loss, fractured friendships, and cultural identity during one transformative summer. Still reeling from his mother's recent death, Ish navigates a strained bond with his best friend Maram, while confronting the harsh realities of being a young brown man in post-9/11 Britain--where suspicion and prejudice amplify his isolation. Family tensions escalate alongside community pressures, forcing Ish to question his place in a world that feels increasingly hostile, as grief threatens to overwhelm his young heart. Amid these challenges, he discovers unexpected allies who offer genuine understanding, helping him rebuild step by step. Through small acts of connection and resilience, Ish learns to channel his pain into personal strength, uncovering that healing emerges from vulnerability and the courage to forge new paths forward--even when surrounded by darkness.
With supporting activities by Raise The Bar CIC
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This screening is part of a 'Rip it Up!', a mini‑season of films exploring youth culture, identity and expression in the UK, hosted at Stretford Public Hall.
Each screening is intended as an intergenerational event, pairing well‑known and contemporary films with youth‑led activity. Audiences can take part in creative activities including a zine‑making station, discussions, a post‑film DJ set, and a film-making workshop.
With Free tickets for under‑25s, the programme is designed to be welcoming, low‑cost and accessible, creating space for younger voices while bringing people together through film, conversation and shared experience.
This Project is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery Funding on behalf of BFI Film Audience Network.
Under 18s need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The doors will open at 6.45 pm for a 7pm. Please arrive promptly as doors will close once the screening begins.
We’re currently developing poetry‑based activities to accompany the screening. Full details will be announced soon.
Drinks and snacks will be available on the bar.
Bringing your own food and drink will not be permitted.
If you require an essential companion’s ticket or have any access requirements, please email us at friends@stretfordpublichall.org.uk
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Pay it Forward
Pay it forward – buys you a standard ticket & subsidises someone else’s ticket too
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£10.00 | |
Standard Ticket
The recommended standard price for this event
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£6.00 | |
Concession
for over 65yrs, students, unemployed and those receiving DDA
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£4.00 | |
Under 25s
For all attendees under 25. All young people attending the screening must adhere to the film's age rating. ID may be required.
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£0.00Gratis |
Stretford Public Hall
Chester Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 0LG
