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Cinema poster for 1971 season of films

“ 1971: The Year Hollywood Went Independent ”

Posted on Thu 22 July 2021 by Mark Cosgrove

Mark Cosgrove (Cinema Rediscovered Co-Founder) shares insights into how 1971: The Year Hollywood Went Independent came about and how that period relates to mainstream film culture today.

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“ Going forward with care – some changes at Watershed ”

Posted on Tue 20 July 2021

Following the final stage of easing lockdown restrictions on Mon 19 July, we wanted to let you know what this means for Watershed and the changes we’re making.

Head shot of actor Yaphet Kotto, 1970s feel to the image with the man smiling

“ Yaphet Kotto: A Tribute By Adam Murray ”

Posted on Mon 19 July 2021 by Adam Murray

Film programmer and writer Adam Murray pays homage to actor Yaphet Kotto who passed away earlier this year, leaving behind an incredible body of work.

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“ Invisible Women of 1970s Hollywood ”

Posted on Thu 15 July 2021

Exploring the often forgotten creative role women played in the New Hollywood era of the 70s.

Still from The Story of a Three-Day Pass showing actor dancing in the middle of a watching crowd

“ Cinema Rediscovered announces full line-up  ”

Posted on Wed 7 July 2021

In the mood for....cinema? Join us for Cinema Rediscovered from Wed 28 July to Sun 1 Aug 2021!

July 2021 Cinema Podcast

  July 2021 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Thu 1 July 2021

In this month's podcast Mark Cosgrove (Watershed Cinema Curator) and Adam Murray (film programmer, critic, writer and broadcaster) look forward to Watershed's Cinema Rediscovered festival at the end of July – a celebration and re-framing of cinema's rich 125 year history.

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Say hello to to the newest member of Watershed’s Leadership Team

Posted on Thu 24 June 2021

Watershed is delighted to welcome Ray Naicker to our Executive team as our new Head of Finance.

Ray is a CIMA qualified accountant with experience across the public and...

Illustration of people on a see saw to represent balance and a heart to represent belonging

  Watershed Staff & Board Inclusion Data Report 2020/2021

Wed 23 June 2021

A report containing the visualised data of Watershed Staff and Board 2020-21, with some information on our approach to collecting and analysing it.

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“ Black Lives Matter – looking back at Watershed's year ”

Posted on Fri 18 June 2021

It is a year since Watershed stood in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and committed to the work we need to do. Clare Reddington, Watershed CEO, shares an update.

BSL – Soil Futures Showcase

  BSL – Soil Futures Showcase

Posted on Thu 1 July 2021

BSL translation of Soil Futures Showcase event

BSL - Deaf Conversations About Cinema Online: Supernova

  BSL - Deaf Conversations About Cinema Online: Supernova

Posted on Thu 1 July 2021

BSL translation of Deaf Conversations About Cinema Online: Supernova event