WATCH A REAL BLACK HERO ON THE BIG SCREEN
Upcoming screenings include Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Newcastle
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CARDIFF, NOVEMBER 6
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Chapter Arts Centre at 6pm
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Hosted by Cinema Golau
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LONDON, NOVEMBER 7
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Lexi Cinema at 6:30pm
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Hosted by Black History Studies
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BIRMINGHAM, NOVEMBER 9
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Midlands Arts Centre at 5:15pm
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Hosted by Recognize Black Heritage & Culture
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LONDON, NOVEMBER 10
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Brixton Town Hall at 1pm
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Hosted by Nubian Jak Community Trust
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NEWCASTLE, NOVEMBER 16
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Tyneside Cinema at 5:45pm
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Hosted by Dunja Fehimović, Harambee
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Pasadia and Ladies of Midnight Blue
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Celebrate Richard Finch with Us
Mr. Ulric Cross' son toured with HERO across the UK over the past six weeks
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Richard Finch is Ulric Cross's son, who is the icon at the centre of HERO. We are honored and delighted that he came all the way from South Africa to participate in our UK Tour and show his appreciation and support for the film.
Come wish him a great trip home!
Pre-order your HERO T-shirt and mugs and pick them up at the party!!!
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Nickolai Salcedo Interviewed by The Voice
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Hero star Nickolai Salcedo: "We need to see the good in...
PRODUCED AND directed by Frances-Anne Solomon, Hero tells the story of Trinidadian war veteran Ulric Cross, a role performed and executed with aplomb by Nickolai Salcedo. A visual performing artist, Salcedo told Lifestyle that it was important...
Read more
www.voice-online.co.uk
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From Nostalgia to Veteran Remembrance Ceremonies
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HERO journeys to Oxford, London and Northampton
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Art Curator and friend of Ulric Cross
Chili Hawes
hosts HERO
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The
October Gallery
in London filled up with old friends of Ulric Cross and some distinguished guests. Included in the attendance on November 1st, 2019 was Kwame Nkrumah's musical director, Ian Hall Actor, Ulric's Savile Row Tailor, Andrew Ramroop and Opera Singer and Brian Carter-Green who flew in from France for the screening.
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Chili Hawes
gave a warm welcome and hosted a Q&A panel with Director, Frances-Anne Solomon, Lead Actor Nickolai Salcedo and Ulric Cross' Son, Richard Finch.
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Lead Actor Nickolai Salcedo heads to
Oxford
and meets some incredible people with nostalgic connections to Ulric Cross
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An intense and thought-provoking post-screening
Q&A
at the
Phoenix Picturehouse
in
Oxford
on October 20th, 2019 revealed some very interesting recounting of Mr. Ulric Cross and personal connections to him.
In the crowd were Retired RAF Wing Commander, Stephen Westheim as well Gill Jones, daughter of RAF Veteran, Roy Crampton fellow-squadron mates in the Royal Air Force.
Photo on Right:
Nickolai Salcedo
with
Gill Jones
and family
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Left to right: Author,
Laurene Hoyte-West
and
Nickolai Salcedo
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A touching Northampton Remembrance Ceremony and Veterans in attendance makes for a special HERO Screening
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Robert Henry
kindly hosts HERO in Northampton on November 3rd, 2019 at
The Cripps Hall
. A touching ceremony led by Major Jake Baker with War Veterans and exaltation started the night followed by a screening and Q&A hosted by Former RAF,
Garry Stewart
. Panel discussion included Director, Frances-Anne Solomon, Lead Actor Nickolai Salcedo and Richard Finch who is the Son of Ulric Cross.
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Actor and Opera Singer,
Brian Carter-Green
loved the film so much that he hopped on the road to Northampton with the crew. Sporting his HERO T-Shirt, he showed his support for the film. .
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Above
: Standard Bearer proudly holds the flag and Director, Frances-Anne takes in the auspicious moment of remembrance.
Left
: Major Jake Baker awaits Standard Bearer pre-ceremony.
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Meet Some of Our Amazing Hosts
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Bringing Mr. Ulric Cross' journey to audiences around the country
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NUBIAN JAK COMMUNITY TRUST
London, Brixton Town Hall
Nubian Jak is an African and Caribbean community organisation that provides products and services to the generic population of the UK and internationally.
Jak Beula, founder, has included HERO on their yearly Remembrance Day event.
Learn more about Nubian Jak
here.
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CARAMEL FILM CLUB
London, Hackney Picturehouse
Caramel Film Club is an award nominated membership organisation directed by
Be Manzini
spotlighting films by or with Black talent to champion and help sustain diversity within the industry.
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HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOUR HERO
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GIVE OR GET YOUR HERO MERCH TODAY!
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It is almost time for the holidays and we have the perfect gift for your HERO!
Official
“You Are My Hero”
Limited Edition T-Shirts available online or a screening near you!
Your purchase directly supports the distribution of our film.
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Sponsored by Pempeople|
Accessories by Nicola Jane-Reid @thecrazycoolsexy | Photography by Dahlia Fernandes @dahliamusicnow | Models: Nicola Jane-Reid & Nickolai Salcedo @nickolai.salcedo
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Thank you to all our
UK partners
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Host Your Screening of HERO!
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Are you a local event organiser? Would you like to host a screening of HERO in your area?
HERO wants to connect with community influencers with wide audience reach to lead and support screenings across the country during
Black History Month,
and throughout November 2019 across the UK.
From Feb 2020, HERO will begin its Tour of the US, the Caribbean and Africa!
Please contact herofilm2012@gmail.com for more information about hosting a screening of HERO.
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