Film Screening: Young Soul Rebels

Young Soul Rebels is screening at the AK Bell Library (Soutar Theatre) on Saturday 21 November, from 2:00pm to 3:45pm, with doors opening at 1:45pm. It's a special showing of the film by Isaac Julien CBE RA, and it's one of those afternoons where you'll want to arrive a bit early to get settled.

The film is set in the days leading up to the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977. It follows the turbulent lives of two DJs, Chris and Caz, after the death of a close friend. Around them, the black community suspects the National Front, and the police pull Chris in as a suspect. From there, it navigates the complex lives of young black men in 1970s London and the prejudices they faced. It's a story that sits right in that intersection of music, friendship, and the political tensions of the era.

If you're not familiar with Julien's work, this is a good place to start. He's a CBE and a Royal Academician, and Young Soul Rebels is one of his most recognised films. It's rated 15, so it's not for the younger crowd, and booking is essential, which means you'll want to sort your ticket well in advance rather than turning up on the day. Tickets are £8, though that doesn't include the booking fee.

So, Saturday 21 November at the AK Bell Library, 2:00pm to 3:45pm, doors at 1:45pm. It's a daytime screening, which makes it an easy one to fit into a Saturday afternoon without ruining your evening.