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Audience reaction to The Line We Crossed + Q&A

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13 response slips were returned. The breakdown, and comments were:

  • ‘Excellent’: 9 votes
    • This film needs to be seen by as many people as possible; the tactics used by the last 2 Governments are worthy of a Police State.  Sir Robert Peel and Kier Hardie must be spinning in their graves.
    • Superb! Salutary warning! Great Q&A!  Thanks to Trudi and Sam
    • Far more interesting – and disturbing – than anticipated.  Very thought-provoking.  Brave people!
    • Excellent film and discussion afterwards.
    • Very interesting and inspiring
    • What a coup to have your guests as well as a fascinating film.
      This is a great film club and must continue next year.
    • Thanks for the opportunity to see this detailed analysis of our descent into autocracy & removal of human rights.
    • An eye opener to what is happening.  Not what we hear from the media.
    • A story not covered by the right-wing media!
  • ‘Very Good’: 4 votes
    • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good wo/men to do nothing.
    • Really pleased I attended – thought-provoking
  • ‘Good’: 0 votes
  • ‘Satisfactory’: 0 votes
  • ‘Poor’: 0 votes

The film club would like to thank Trudi Warner and Sam Griffiths for their attendance and the Q&A session they gave afterwards.

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We are always interested to receive any additional comments people may have on this film and welcome all contributions to this forum. If you did not leave comments after the screening, but still wish to do so, you can leave them here.

Our Next Presentation: The Line We Crossed (Monday 20 October)

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Chelmsford Theatre Studio, Fairfield Road @ 8PM (Doors open 7:15)

A nonviolent civil resistance group is demanding the UK government stop licensing new oil, gas and coal projects in the face of the climate emergency. The more they resist, the more the government clamps down on their right to protest and subjects them to arrests and harsh prison sentences. This film exposes the chilling effect of draconian laws being passed that affect the democratic rights of all British citizens. Are we at a tipping point of no return for our democratic rights as well as for the climate crisis?

Documentary • UK • Year: 2025
Language: English • Running time: 110 mins

Following the film, there will be a Q&A session with three of the group featured in the film.

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Our previous presentation:

Audience reaction to “Four Mothers”

Audience reaction to “Four Mothers”

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Audience reaction to “Four Mothers”

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23 response slips were returned. The breakdown, and comments were:

  • ‘Excellent’: 13 votes
    • Touching, funny, great soundtrack, great performances.  McArdle, in particular, is superb
    • A lovely mix of all emotions – Dignity & Pride enhanced with sensitive humour.
    • Such a good film – very funny, very close to the bone for many of Ireland. A fascinating study of the themes it dealt with.
    • A compelling, watchable story, held together by the lonely ‘mums’.  The ‘editing’ was superb – great film making!
    • Entertaining
    • Well drawn characters.  Naturally funny
    • Brilliant.  Very funny.  Good parts for older women.
    • The Irish gay scene revealed in all its complexity.  Brilliantly crafted
  • ‘Very Good’: 7 votes
    • The return of The Golden Girls.  Fionnula Flanagan stole the show, even with no lines to say.
    • Wacky, wonderful + totally human – not looking forward to a sequel!
    • Charming, poignant and very funny with lead characters all delivering convincing and compelling performances.
    • Such a poignant film – more touching than humorous
    • A lot of interesting ways into conversation about Irish Gay Culture, in a very heart-warming setting.
  • ‘Good’: 1 vote
  • ‘Satisfactory’: 2 votes
  • ‘Poor’: 0 votes

Download the comments by clicking on the following link:
Feedback PDF

We are always interested to receive any additional comments people may have on this film and welcome all contributions to this forum. If you did not leave comments after the screening, but still wish to do so, you can leave them here.