Films which influenced Public Opinion and the Law

An important date for your diary is Saturday 9th October when we are in the cinema auditorium for an event involving many parts of the Chichester community. We will look at clips from two life changing films which influenced public opinion and changed the law.

VICTlM
A landmark in the history of cinema and British society. lt fearlessly tackled the existing law governing homosexual offences and, by doing so, eased the path towards partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967.ltwas also a brave decision on the part of the star of the film, Dirk Bogarde, who shed his matinee idol image to take on the main part in the film

CATHY COME HOME
Controversial, moving and brilliantly acted – this film is arguably the most influential TV drama ever broadcast. Watched by l0 million people, it provoked major public and political discussion and was instrumental in the foundation of charities SHELTER and CRlSlS. The film tells the story of Reg and Cathy, a couple with 3 young children whose lives are spiralling into poverty.

To assist with the planning and delivery of our programme we have involved, among others, law students from Bishop Luffa School, The University of Chichester, representatives of local law firms and executives from the local charity Stonepillow.

We are also delighted to welcome as a participant, John Coldstream, the official biographer of Dirk Bogarde.

All of these guests will play an active part in the programme and we welcome audience participation.

Saturday 9th October – Main Auditorium – Chichester Cinema at New Park
10am to 2.30pm with short breaks and a lunch break

Admission FREE – all welcome