Soul Cine: Film In Perspective

SOUL:CINÉ bi-monthly cinema club, is for film lovers to forge friendships, old & new, whilst basking in the glow and wonder of Black Cinema, in the heart of Luton’s cultural quarter.

Hard Truths.

Cast: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michelle Austin, David Webber, Twain Barrett 

Director: Mike Leigh / 2024 / UK / Duration: 97mins

‘Hard Truths’ reunites Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin, who both give exemplary performances, with Director Mike Leigh, for the first time since 1996’s ‘Secret and Lies.’ 

Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste,) and Chantelle (Michelle Austin,) are sisters in a tale that weaves an embracing tapestry out of the complex emotions and dynamics of modern family, traversing isolation, grief, depression, determination, compassion and ultimately hope.

Before and after the screening join us for drinks at the bar, Black cinema trivia, merch, and curated sounds steeped in Black British musical history.