Rated ★★★★ by The Guardian "Campaigning never looked so fun and friendly as it does in this joyous documentary about Bristol’s clean water campaigners"
We’re thrilled that Rockaway is showing this fantastic film about people-powered community, courage, caring and creativity! Do humans have the right to nature? In Rave On For The Avon, Director Charlotte Sawyer tells the story of a community of wild swimmers in Bristol affected by raw sewage pollution of the river Avon. England is one of the only two countries in the world to have a fully privatised water and sewage disposal system, and with only 14% of English rivers in good ecological health, the mission to keep the rivers clean is not going well. In a series of moving, exciting and thought-provoking scenes, the swimmers create a stunning, light-hearted yet fascinating tapestry, probing how activism starts from the grassroots, and carries a profound universal lesson for all of us. There’s a marriage to the river, drum’n’bass, a mermaid who tows an inflatable turd, and a whole lot of cheesecake in this poignant reflection on people’s innovative battles for the natural world they cherish. For a taste, check out the trailer HERE.
This exciting film screening is followed by a Q&A with the Rave On community, where you can learn about the journey of the film, and hear first-hand from those involved in the movement. If you've got concerns about your own local waters, this is an ideal opportunity to learn how to take action with a hopeful film that shows how we all have the power to create change! The Vegan Café will be serving delicious home-made vegan roasts as part of our May Sunday Session, 12pm - 4pm. So, why not book a roast and have a lovely feast before watching the film? Simply cisi the Rockaway Vegan Cafe webpage for all the details.
In the meantime, you'll need to book your film tickets via Headfirst Bristol to ensure you don't miss out. The screening will take place in our Main Shed at 5pm and seating is limited. So, click on the link to book your ticket!
