One of the hits of 2021 BFI Flare Festival, Rebel Dykes follows a tight-knit group of friends who met at Greenham Common peace camp and became artists, performers, musicians and activists in London. A hot, heady, punky, sexy mash-up of animation, previously unseen rare archive footage and new interviews tells the story of a radical scene: squatters, BDSM nightclubs, anti-Thatcher rallies, protests demanding action around AIDS and the fierce ties of chosen families. Co-directors Harri Shanahan and Siân A. William have created one of the most innovative and inspiring debut documentaries of 2021.

All event elements will be BSL interpreted, and the film screening is Captioned.

Join us for a special Reclaim The Frame screening in Aberdeen, followed by a panel discussion hosted by Charlotte Little. With speakers Siobhan Fahey (original Rebel Dyke and Producer of the film), Violet Wilde, stand up comedian and body positivity advocate and Jo Gilbert, spoken word artist and writer. Jo and Violet will also treat audiences to short samples of their work following the panel. The panel and performance will have BSL interpretation, and the film is Captioned.

From 6.00pm in the Kino Bar, Jo Gilbert will host an informal Rebel Dykes themed creative writing workshop that is free to attend for all ticket holders, with BSL interpretation.

6.00pm – Creative Writing Workshop

8.00pm – Film starts of followed by discussion and peformance

Reclaim the Frame brings a wider perspective of the world by championing cinema by women & non-binary filmmakers. Run by Birds’ Eye View, a charity with a mission to advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in film by fostering a community for those who make, show, release and watch them.

To learn more and join the #ReclaimTheFrame mission and receive free cinema tickets and discount codes go to Bit.ly/BEVRTF.Supported by BFI’s Audience Fund.

This event was made possible thanks to Screen Scotland.