Previous screenings
2024
FINITE: The Climate of Change
When: 22nd May, arriving at 6.30pm for a 7-9.30pm screening (includes a post-screening discussion)
Where: St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, EH12 5AW – access on the night via Manor Place
With: Delivered in collaboration with Stop Rosebank, Edinburgh.
FINITE tells the inside story of concerned citizens in Germany who step forward to save an ancient forest from one of Europe’s biggest coal mines, whilst they form an unlikely alliance with a frustrated community in rural North East England who are forced into action to protect their homes from a new opencast coal mine.
A directorial debut from activist-turned-filmmaker Rich Felgate, FINITE is a cinematic and timely insider’s view of the world of direct action and climate activism; a raw, shocking, intimate and emotional insight into the battle between ordinary people and fossil fuel corporations.
Find out more and watch the trailer here.
2023
Of Walking on Thin Ice (Camino to COP26)
When: Launch screening on 3rd August, 7-9pm (times include a post-screening discussion). Followed by daily screenings between 2-3pm from 4th to 27th August
Where: Launch screening: St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Resurrection Chapel / Daily screenings: St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, A+E project space (located in the Chapter House)
Summary: A 55 minute B&W 16mm film documentary by artist filmmaker Benjamin Wigley. Of Walking on Thin Ice follows the story of climate activist-walkers as they travel across England and Scotland to raise awareness of the climate and ecological crisis in the lead-up to COP26.
Overview: Of Walking on Thin Ice (Camino to COP26) is a 55 minute B&W 16mm film documentary by artist filmmaker Benjamin Wigley (ART DOCS). It follows the story of climate activist-walkers accompanied by the Coat of Hopes as they travel across England and Scotland to attend the world climate summit, held in Glasgow, in November 2021. This is an immersive and poetic film memory of the Camino, capturing footage of landscapes, the slow and quick movements of flag-waving, and the ethereal sound of unseen voices sharing reflections. Ben walked with the pilgrims; rigging himself with binaural microphones and shooting on 16mm film on his Bolex camera, which he then developed, by hand. Following its residency at the Cathedral as part of the A+E summer programme, the film will be made available for community screenings across Scotland as part of Take One Action’s Community Film Clubs Initiative.
More information about the film can be found here.
Seeds of Vandana Shiva
When: 16th June, arriving at 6.30pm for a 7-9.30pm screening (includes a post-screening discussion)
Where: Salisbury Centre, Art Room (see here for accessibility details)
A classic David versus Goliath tale, the film shows how Vandana Shiva, a brilliant scientist, became Monsanto’s worst nightmare and a rock star of the international organic food movement. By profiling one of the greatest activists of modern times, the film looks at the epic struggle over who controls the world’s food systems, and asks the question, who will prevail?
Please feel free to bring plant-based snacks.
Payments are on a sliding scale, pay what you can afford. All proceeds go towards the costs of our venue, The Salisbury Centre, for hosting the event. Book your ticket here.
This screening is being organised in partnership with Edinburgh Seed Network in association with Scottish Communities Climate Action Network.
Find out more and watch the trailer here.
2021
Take One Action Locals
Supported by XR Edinburgh and Central Edinburgh Quaker Meeting.
With COVID-19 social distancing in mind, this year’s film programme will be offered online.
Programmed for general interest, some of the documentaries also shed light on previous COP negotiations, thus complementing other aspects of A+E’s engagement this year – specifically Pilgrimage for COP26.
Screenings take place on the first Friday of each month at 7pm. As with all Take One Action events, each screening will be followed by a short discussion for those who would like to share thoughts about the film and actions they may wish to take. The post-film discussion will take place on Zoom – all links will be sent after booking via eventbrite (see below).
Friday 1st October, 7pm online screening – 9pm Zoom discussion
Everyday Rebellion | Celebrating the power of modern and creative forms of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience.
Book here for a £3 (minimal) recommended donation.
Friday 3rd September 7pm screening – 9pm Zoom discussion
The Cloud Forest | Can small people, in small places, doing small things, change the world?
For more information and to book your ticket see here – recommended donation £3+
Friday 6th August, 7pm online screening – 9pm Zoom discussion
10 Billion: What’s on your Plate? | With the world population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, how will the world feed itself?
For more information and to book your ticket see here – recommended donation £3+
Friday 2nd July, 7pm online screening – 9pm Zoom discussion
Thank You for the Rain | A moving portrait of resilience on the frontlines of climate change.
For more information and to book your ticket see here – recommended donation £3+
Friday 4th June, 7pm online screening – 9pm Zoom discussion
This Changes Everything | An epic attempt to re-imagine the challenge of climate change and see it as the best chance we’ve ever had to demand – and build – a better world.
For more information and to book your ticket see here – recommended donation £3+
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