African Jim + Discussion [U]

Discover a landmark of Black South African archival cinema in a special Black History Month screening followed by a participatory discussion.

Also released as Jim Comes to Jo’burg, African Jim follows a young man who leaves his rural home for Johannesburg in search of work. After a difficult introduction to city life, Jim finds opportunity through music when he meets nightclub singer Dolly, played by legendary South African jazz musician and activist Dolly Rathebe in her screen debut.

Presented as part of FACT’s Black History Month programme.

Doors: 18:30. Screening: 19:00.

The screening will begin at the advertised time without adverts or trailers.