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First war of independence in the sub-continent

South Asian Alliance | 26.03.2007 21:27 | Culture | Social Struggles | Birmingham

Sun 1 Apr 4pm Seminar, 6.45pm Screening

The Drum in association with South Asian Alliance and Sampad presents Seminar & Screening:

The Rising (12A)

The Rising
The Rising


A special event to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Indian Uprising of 1857, considered by many to be the First War of Independence. With a Seminar looking at the significance of 1857 to the national liberation movements that followed it and current world events.

Followed by a Reception at 6pm and screening of The Rising a rousing epic starring Aamir Khan as Mangal Pandey a Sepoy whose actions led to the rebellion against British East India Company rule.

Dir. Ketan Mehta, 2hrs 30mins. BBFC Advice Contains moderate violence.

Tickets: Seminar & Screening £5.50 (£4), Seminar only £2, Screening only £4 (£3)

South Asian Alliance
- e-mail: enquiries@southasianalliance.org
- Homepage: http://www.southasianalliance.org/


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