Come and join me for ‘Yore Lens on L8’
Michelle Peterkin-Walker
‘Yore Lens on L8’ is a video film screening project, sharing a series of short documentary films that celebrate decades of creativity in L8 – Arts, Community and History. Films include A Time for Healing, SLAF 1998 (South Liverpool Arts Festival), and Dr. Geri Augusto’s residency 2018 and TRACE – Travellers to the Pool 1999 and Maxine Brown 40 yrs of Dance.
The films are a retrospective reinterpretation of archive footage, reconnecting past and present, exploring Black Life in L8 through the film. They show the hub of grassroots creativity that exists in L8, bringing visibility and a voice to a marginalised community. Films are part of the mechanism to challenge and bring change, raising awareness of cultural creative activities, celebrating local heritage and bringing joy.
Let’s reminisce with ‘Yore Lens on L8’.
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali
