Films For Action: "The Line We Crossed"

Through the experiences of those who stood in defiance of non-action by the government to tackle the climate emergency, the film traces the quiet unravelling of our protest rights. It challenges audiences to question what makes dissent effective and where the line of acceptability is.

The right to nonviolent protest is a fundamental pillar of democracy and enshrined in many laws to which the UK government are signatories. Yet, as resistance grows, new laws restrict protest rights. For two years the film makers documented how the right to protest in the UK is under threat and how environmental defenders, in particular, are being targeted. We have witnessed first-hand how they are being silenced in court, criminalised and are receiving disproportionate punishments for nonviolent protest.

The evening will include a panel discussion with

Rosa Hicks – Rosa became interested in Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA)…