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Folkestone Documentary Festival 2024

Union + Do You See What I See? + Q&A

Sunday 20th October 2024 at 1:45pm

Event Details

Folkestone Documentary Festival 2024 » Union + Do You See What I See? + Q&A
Date
Sunday 20th October 2024
Time
1:45pm
Venue
Quarterhouse
Rating
Certificate 12A
2026-10-08 11:56:47
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Dive into pressing social issues at the Folkestone Documentary Festival with two compelling films that explore the struggles of everyday people against powerful systems. These documentaries provide thought-provoking insights into the human stories behind current events.

This event is taking place at Quarterhouse on Mill Bay.

This event includes the short documentary Do You See What I See?, followed by the feature documentary Union. Stay after the screening for a special Zoom Q&A with the directors, where you can delve deeper into the making of Union and the ongoing fight for justice.

Union

  • Directed by

    Stephen Maing, Brett Story

  • Genre

    Documentary

  • Country

    USA

  • Year

    2024

  • Duration

    102 mins

  • Rating

    12A

In this powerful feature, the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) — a determined group of current and former Amazon workers from Staten Island, New York — takes on a global giant. Their fight to unionise challenges one of the world’s most influential corporations, highlighting the struggle for workers’ rights in today’s labour landscape.

Do You See What I See?

  • Directed by

    Ashley Morris

  • Genre

    Documentary

  • Country

    UK

  • Year

    2024

  • Duration

    10 mins

  • Rating

    12A

In a Britain gripped by the cost-of-living crisis, shoplifting is on the rise. This poignant short film weaves together the stories of women pushed to the edge by poverty, offering a stark yet empathetic look at the desperation driving them to break the law to survive. Through their experiences, we gain a deeper understanding of the societal forces at play in a country on the brink.

Folkestone Documentary Festival

For more details about the films and the festival, visit the Folkestone Documentary Festival website:

folkestonedocumentaryfestival.co.uk