Dear Wendy is a highly original, witty and dark satire on US political hypocrisy and gun culture. It brings together the formidable talents of director Thomas Vinterberg (Festen) and writer/director Lars Von Trier (Dogville).
The mystery thriller film Silver City was conceived for and released during the 2004 US presidential election. Director John Sayles wanted to intervene in the election.
Albert’s Boyby James Graham Finborough Theatre, London until 13 August. Phone 020 7373 3842
Fruitstock Gloucester Green, north east corner of Regent’s Park, London. 6 -7 August, 12 noon to 9pm See www.fruitstock.com
Why did you get involved with Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) in campaigning against the fascist British National Party (BNP)?
I’m a fan of horror — someone who has always loved monsters. So I’m now trying to make some sort of political sense of why I was so interested in them.
Jean Binta Breeze began to write poetry in the 1970s and is now widely celebrated as a dub poet, screenwriter and director.
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