BFI Black Star
Published October 4, 2016
Studio 74 is proud to be taking part in #BFIBlackStar season – the UK’s biggest ever season of film and television dedicated to celebrating the range, versatility and power of black actors. Black Star celebrates the relationship between stars and the audiences who love them, spotlighting great performances by black actors on screen.
We are bringing three special events to Exeter as part of this nationwide celebration.
Norman Jay MBE presents In The Heat Of The Night
Thu 17 Nov | 7.50pm | £6 | Film + DJ Set £12*
A special screening of the Oscar-winning story of an African American detective working in a racially hostile southern town, followed by a Q&A with legendary DJ Norman Jay MBE and a live DJ set from the man himself until late.
Norman Jay MBE: DJ Set
Thu 17 Nov | 8pm-1am | £10 (£8)*
Exeter Phoenix are pleased to welcome a truly legendary man, one of the finest and most respected DJs in the land, co-founder KISS FM and a personal friend of the Queen, yes it’s the mighty Norman Jay MBE. Let the good times roll!
After Dark Double Bill
Sat 3 Dec | 9.30pm & 11.15pm | £6 each or £10 for both*
Late night cinema celebrating ‘Black Stars’ who have a major contribution to film. Actor Duane Jones played landmark roles in Bill Gunn’s utterly original 70’s sci-fiGanja and Hess as well as George A Romero’s zombie classic Night Of The Living Dead.
*Please note that there is a £1.50 fee per transaction
