From Mohammed S Mamdani of Sufra NW London
If you haven’t had a chance to go to the
cinema and watch the most coveted film of the year (give me credit, I’m trying
to convince you), Sufra NW London invites you to an exclusive, private
screening of “I, Daniel Blake” in the presence of the Mayor of Brent on Saturday 10th
December at 10:30am at the Tricycle Theatre. Book your tickets here.
You regulularly hear my rantings
about the welfare system and the reality of poverty in the UK. “I, David Blake”
is a heart-wrenching drama about an elderly gentleman who suffers a heart
attack and resorts to applying for government benefits.
The film follows his journey, attempting
to navigate the red tape of the benefits system, alongside his new friend, a
single-mother, who relies on a food bank to survive.
There’s also plenty of comedy –
including Daniel’s attempt to use a computer for the first time to apply for
Job Seekers Allowance. No offence to old people None taken - Martin), but trust me, it’s hilarious.
And if you’re in any doubt about who is to blame for poverty in the UK or how
difficult it is to survive on benefits, this film will convince you.
FREE
tickets are available to all Friends of Sufra. If you’re a volunteer or a
regular donor (that means you make a monthly donation of at least £5/month by
standing order) you can come for free AND also invite an UNLIMITED number of
guests at no cost! (We ask for a refundable deposit of £2, but that’s just to
make sure you turn up. You won’t even see it appear on your debit/credit card
bill).
