Community Invited to Special Refugee Festival Scotland Film Screening at the College

The College is opening its doors to the wider community for a special screening of the award-winning documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street as part of Refugee Festival Scotland 2026.

Staff, students and members of the public are all warmly invited to attend the event on Friday 19 June, which celebrates the themes of solidarity, compassion and collective action that continue to define Glasgow’s communities.

Screened in the College Lecture Theatre, the powerful documentary tells the story of the events that unfolded in Pollokshields in May 2021, when hundreds of local residents came together to prevent the deportation of their neighbours during a UK Home Office dawn raid. The spontaneous protest became one of the most significant acts of civil resistance seen in recent Scottish history and drew international attention for its message of unity and community action.

The event offers an opportunity for audiences to reflect on the power of collective action and celebrate the spirit of welcome that is at the heart of both the city and the College community.

Event Details

• Date: Friday 19 June
• Doors Open: 1.30pm
• Film Starts: 2.00pm
• Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes
• Location: Lecture Theatre

Tickets are free and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration via Eventbrite is required to help manage attendance numbers.

Alongside the screening, visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of the College’s 2026 ESOL Student Poetry Collection, created in collaboration with Graphic Design students. Copies will be available for £5, with all proceeds going to a student-selected charity.

Anyone with accessibility requirements is encouraged to contact the organisers in advance so appropriate support can be arranged.

The College hopes the screening will encourage meaningful conversations and bring people together through a shared celebration of community, inclusion and humanity.