Arti Dillon in Collaboration with Deptford Library Cinema Club

Don’t Mention the 47 tells the inspiring story of 47 Liverpool Labour councillors who, between 1983 and 1987, defied Margaret Thatcher’s austerity cuts. Instead of accepting reductions in public services, they built 5,000 homes, created jobs, and established essential working-class community support. This documentary reflects on some of their remarkable actions and the political consequences they faced.

Co-created by Arti Dillon, self-described neurospicy transmedia artivist, the film screening is part of a wider month of neurodivergent-coded film screenings in celebration of Disability Pride month. Join us for a post-screening discussion that will have a particular focus on the inspiration we can take from the film when it comes to advocacy for ourselves and others in times of drastic cuts to benefits and public services.

6:00pm, Thu 17 July: screening & workshop, book your free ticket here

Credit to Lisa Lonsdale (co-creator of Don’t Mention the 47) Dave Sinclair (B&W Photographs) Suzanne Muna (House painting).

Access information: Deptford Lounge has level access and Changing Places toilets. Frankham Street car park is 85 metres away from Deptford Lounge, with seven disabled bays.