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SUMMARY:Comedy and Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:To mark Refugee Week this double event — organised by the University of Westminster (School of Humanities) in partnership with Counterpoints Arts — offers an opportunity to explore the power of comedy in contexts of displacement and injustice. \nFeaturing stand-up comedy from the No Direction Home Comedy Collective with Yasmeen Audisho Ghrawi\, Victor Rios\, Prince Abdi and Selam Amare. \nFollowed by a screening of acclaimed documentary Palestine Comedy Club: “When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine and Israel\, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity against in the face of brutal war” \nThe evening will conclude with a Q&A featuring Comedy Director Dr Sam Beale\, film producer Charlotte Knowles\, Dr Atef Alshear (University of Westminster) and No Direction Home members. The event will be moderated by Dr Federica Mazzara (University of Westminster). \nFull details and free booking via Eventbrite
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/comedy-and-social-justice/
LOCATION:University of Westminster\, 309 Regent Street ( Room UG05)\, London\, W1B 2HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Refugee Week
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