The team at the Forum Cinema have invited the candidates to submit a movie of their choice which will be shown on a specific day at the cinema. I have chosen the Shawshank Redemption, which will be shown at the Forum cinema on Monday 26th April; it is a film I have seen several times, which is brilliantly told, with great acting. As someone who has long championed prison reform it is also dear to my heart as it says much about what is wrong about prison and the criminal justice system - even today. Having done over 100 Crown Court Trials as a lawyer in my early days as a barrister, and a significant number of murder trials, I have seen too much about prison and its effects that need changing. It is one of the great ignored issues of public debate sadly.
So come along. I have never had to introduce a film before but I am looking forward to it, and it will be a pleasant alternative to the campaign trail for a night! Be there for 7.30
THIS IS HOW THE FORUM PUTS IT:
"As the country prepares for a general election Parliamentary candidates for the Hexham Constituency have been invited to introduce a film of their choice to be screened at the community owned Forum Cinema.
This is your chance to see the candidates and make your choice…….of films!"
Book your seat at http://www.forumhexham.co.uk/ or on 01434 601144
25th April 5pm – Dr Strangelove
introduced by Steven Ford
26th April 7.30pm - The Shawshank Redemption introduced by Guy Opperman
28th April 7.30pm - The End of Poverty – Think Again introduced by Andrew Duffield
29th April - The third Man - introduced by Antoine Tinnion
