¡VAMOS! Weekender 2007 Launch - Acteal: A Massacre Foretold

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Thu 12 April 2007 // 18:00 / Cinema

What does it feel like to know that you are about to be killed? Nearly a decade ago, a terrified village in southern Mexico sought refuge in a small wooden church and awaited their inevitable fate. Until now the full story of the massacre at Acteal has never been told. "Acteal: A Massacre Foretold" is by Nick Higgins, a filmmaker and academic and is the current director of the Cultural Studies programme at Edinburgh University. Free Entry - Special preview screening This event is followed by a Q+A session with the filmmaker. For afters try out the special ¡VAMOS! drinks menu at the bar for one night only - followed by DJ entertainment until late. The ¡VAMOS! Weekender is supported by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, Arts Council North East and is in partnership with NAME and University of Newcastle upon Tyne.