Doctober Film and Panel Discussion: Hostile
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The annual Doctober series at the Pickford Film Center will feature two screenings of "Hostile", an award-winning documentary written, produced and directed by Sonita Gale. The film focuses on the UK’s relationship with its migrant communities and reveals the impact of the evolving ‘hostile environment’ – a term used by the government in 2012 to illustrate the atmosphere they wanted to create for migrants with the intention of provoking them to leave.
"Hostile" explores how the lives of international students, members of the Windrush generation and ‘Highly-Skilled Migrants’ have been affected. After decades of hostile policies, Britain has reached a crisis. With Brexit, the Points Based Immigration System & the Nationality & Borders Bill all having taken effect, the film asks: Once the hostile environment has targeted all migrants, who will it extend to next?
Monday, October 10th
Thursday, October 27th
After the screening on October 10, WWU Assistant Professor Regina Jefferies will moderate a Q&A with the audience and director Sonita Gale
The film is co-sponsored by the WWU Political Science Department, the Political Science Association, and the International Affairs Association. Get your tickets here and see you at the Pickford! .