Rewind: Documentary Film Club

Rewind: Documentary Film Club kicks off at Culture House Sunderland on Tuesday 3 November, and it's not just a one-off. It runs every other Tuesday from then until 26 January 2027, so there are six sessions in total: 3 November, 17 November, 1 December, 15 December, 29 December 2026, and 12 January, 26 January 2027. Each one starts at 2:00pm in The Media Studio.

Rewind is a documentary filmmaking session that brings real people, events and stories to the big screen. Each screening explores a different topic, and the film is only half the story: every session is followed by a group discussion, so the audience can unpick what they've just watched together. It's less about sitting in the dark on your own and more about talking through the film with the people around you once the credits roll. The sessions are aimed at over-16s.

Because it's a series rather than a single screening, you can drop in for one or make a habit of it across the winter. The dates are spaced out every fortnight, and they're all free. If you're into documentaries and fancy a bit of conversation afterwards, it's a good way to spend a Tuesday afternoon in the city. You'll find it in The Media Studio at Culture House Sunderland, starting at 2:00pm.