On Monday 26 th February, we were delighted to host an intimate screening of 'The Old Oak', Ken Loach's newest film, and to invite along members of the local refugee community to see it and share their thoughts on it. The film follows an ex. Kenneth Charles Loach (born 17 June 1936) is a retired [3] English filmmaker.
His socially critical directing style and socialist views are evident in his film treatment of social issues such as poverty (Poor Cow, 1967), homelessness (Cathy Come Home, 1966), and labour rights (Riff-Raff, 1991, and The Navigators, 2001). Loach's film Kes (1969) was voted the seventh greatest British film of the. Perhaps it was the sunny weather, but more probably it was that his adored Romans were winning 2.
AS one of Britain's best film directors Ken Loach is known for bringing social issues to light, so it's no surprise he is now backing Bath City's bid for community ownership. A director of classics such as Kes, Cathy Come Home and more recently Looking for Eric, Loach - Bath's most. Meet Bath City FC Foundation - Staff, President, Ambassador and Trustees.
The planning application has well over 5,000 responses, with thousands of comments both in support and objection to the plans. Among those objecting is Ken Loach, known for directing films such as 'Kes' and 'I Daniel Blake'. Ken Loach's 2002 film 'Sweet Sixteen' gave a debut to Martin Compston and was a study on the freewheeling letdowns of a life trying to escape poverty.
Liam, Compston's character in the film, buys a caravan as a haven for his mother, soon to be released from prison but the new purchase gets burned down by a lad who he thought a friend. Loach is a Bath City supporter patently and aware. Film director Ken Loach, known as Bath City Football Club's biggest fan, has urged people to dig deep and buy shares to take over the club.
The Big Bath City Bid launched in June, which has asked. Thanks to Ken Loach, FilmBath and Bath City FC Foundation for inviting Southside and Bath Welcomes Refugees to be part of the screenings of The Old Oak on Sunday. 61 likes, 3 comments - filmbathuk on April 4, 2024: "#ThrowbackThursday to our screening of The Old Oak with Q&A with director Ken Loach where we were joined by local charities Bath Welcome Refugees, Bath City FC Foundation and Southside who shared the incredible projects they run.
Thanks to Ken organising the waiving of the film licence fee we were able to donate a percentage of the ticket.