On 14 November, Living In Leytonstone: Identity and Belonging was screened for the first time at a screening and reception at Waltham Forest Town Hall. The film, which was commissioned by the Open Society Foundations, centres on a debate about community cohesion and Islamophobia in the area, and features school children and members of the local community. The film was met with a great response and much discussion of the issues.
The event was presented by Razia Iqbal, BBC London's Special Correspondent who also moderated the debate in the film. The audience comprised students from Leytonstone Business and Enterprise School, local police officers, the Mayor of Waltham Forest, and many prominent members of the local community.
The film was followed by a talk by Ike from street dance troupe Diversity, who lived in the area for several years. He spoke about how he saw the area and how his time in Leytonstone helped him achieve his success.
You can watch the film here
Check out these photos from the screening
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