Black History Month - Rocks + Opening Night Event 12A

Rocks is the story of a teenage girl growing up in a multi-ethnic community in East London. Rocks (Bukky Bakray) has big dreams for the future, loyal friends and an adoring younger brother, Emmanuel (D’angelou Osei Kissiedu). But when her unstable mother leaves home, her world turns upside down, and the days that follow become the most defining of her life.

Based on a script by award-winning playwright Theresa Ikoko and Claire Wilson (Little Drummer Girl), Rocks was developed through extensive workshops led by Gavron, with its dynamic, largely female cast. The result is a joyous film full of resilience and spirit that movingly celebrates the power of female friendship.

The Opening Night event will begin in Showroom Cafe Bar from 5pm, where you can experience the rhythm of Sheffield’s African Music, Dance, and Drama group with a mesmerising African drum performance.

The screening will begin at 6.20pm, with an introduction from Showroom’s Communities Co-ordinator, Chim’Di Ugada and a soul-stirring poetry performance by local poet SHALdo.

Following the film, you are invited to return to the Cafe Bar to grab a drink, socialise, and hear from members of the community who have contributed to the Black History Month programme, including Rita Gayle, Tchiyiwe Chihana, and Cheelo.

F-Rated: Directed by Sarah Gavron, written by Theresa Ikoko and Claire Wilson, starring Bukky Bakray and Kosar Ali