Film screenings marking Black History Month, pairing blaxploitation classics with contemporary works to highlight Black and global majority representation.
Blackity Black screenings are running at The Electric Palace Cinema in Hastings, part of a new film strand launched this October to mark Black History Month. It's curated by Anna Maria Nabirye in partnership with the local creative hub Afri-co-Lab, and the whole thing is built around celebrating Black film and excellence in the film and TV industries.
Beyond the specific screenings, the strand is designed to bring more Black and global majority representation into the cinema's regular programme. The label also works as a tag for the cinema's Black-film-focused programming, which pairs titles from the blaxploitation movement with contemporary works that have become modern classics. So it's not just about one particular era or style — it's about looking at the breadth of Black cinema, from the high-energy, stylised films of the seventies to the more recent titles that have earned their place as staples.
If you're not already familiar, the Electric Palace is one of the oldest cinemas in the country, and having a dedicated strand like this running through the month gives you a good excuse to spend a few evenings there. The focus on Black History Month is the starting point, but the way it's set up — with the blaxploitation and the modern classics sitting side by side — means you can see how the two talk to each other, rather than just watching one or the other in isolation.
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There's a screening on Saturday 31 October, and you can find the full list of what's playing and how to book on the Electric Palace website.
