Just Wheels Film Night

Getting to the top of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, is a challenge for anyone – and even more so if you have a disability. But with a good dose of determination and a lot of effort, it is possible. Come and join us for two heart-warming, awe-inspiring and visually stunning films that show how it can be done. The evening will be raising money for Just Wheels, a charity that supports people with disabilities in Tanzania. We will have a special guest, Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke, live-streaming into the cinema to talk about her journey up Kilimanjaro. Kupenda Film Synopsis: On the coast of Kenya, where people impacted by disability are often shunned and viewed as cursed, three determined teenagers set out to challenge their community’s long-held stigma and climb Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Kupenda for the Children is a non-profit organization that transforms harmful beliefs and practices surrounding disability to those that improve children's lives. Kupenda works with children and youth who have long-term disabilities including physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional health issues. They use the United Nation's definition of disability, which includes “those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, which in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.” Wild Tracks Film Synopsis: Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclists Karen Dark MBE and Steve Bate MBE share the incredible journey of riding to ascend the iconic mountain of Kilimanjaro together. With a diverse team, Wild Tracks explores themes of challenge, diversity and human potential.DocumentaryPT2H35M2026-01-29Just Wheels Film Night"Just Wheels Film Night"

Showtimes

January 29, 7:30 pm

The Birks Cinema