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We screen Independent documentaries for FREE at the John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre at Headington
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ABOUT US

Since we started, Oxford Brookes University has been of great support to us. They have provided us with one of the best venues in the new building for our screenings: the John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre. We are a group of enthusiasts who are passionate about documentaries and want to bring to all of you in Oxford the finest, and best documentaries around the glo

be. We started our meetings earlier in February and since we have worked towards the setup of a fun club where we all have our responsibilities and a voice to determine the programme and the type of organisation. As a team, we enjoy our committee meetings every week and after the end of all our hard work will aim to obtain a certificate of recognition in helping to set up a club from scratch. If you want part of our friendly club please contact us and join us. OXFORD BROOKES DOCUMENTARY CLUB MANIFESTO

>We aim to promote the very best independent, international documentaries at all levels – in our great JHB (John Henry Brookes) Lecture Theatre at Headington during the 24 weeks of our Academic years over two semesters starting at 7pm ; to engage not just the Students and Staff at Brookes university but also the public of Oxford to provide memorable experiences from documentaries which can inform, inspire and provoke thinking and discussion. All FREE of charge.

>Our documentaries will show many different points of view relevant to particular topics. Subjects of interest will range across various categories which include Sports, Politics, Human Interest, Science, Technology, Nature, Animal rights, History, Crime, Geography, Historical and Fashion Geography/adventure, religion and cults, etc.

>We will show documentaries that we have chosen democratically which have been suggested because of their funny, touching, provocative and inspiring narratives.The documentaries will be fair, varied, unbiased and as neutral as possible.

>We want to challenge the assumption that documentaries are boring, factual and gloomy. We promise to bring to you cool, mind-blowing documentaries that will stay with you for days after you’ve seen them and prove what compelling narratives can be produced.

>We are convinced that documentaries should be shared and enjoyed with the finest company as if it were a shared cinematic cinematic experience. That is the reason we want to build a true documentary lovers’ community and share a relationship of warmth and friendship united by the passion about your love/hate for documentaries. To create a truly inspiring and engaging space of discussion and dialogue for each single documentary aftermath.

>We want to develop new audiences and to encourage further impact for the films we showcase to all (students, staff and general public). We aim to make Oxford a hub for interesting people, open minded and eager to discover the unthinkable.

>We would love to support, inspire and nurture new generations of independent documentary filmmakers.

08/12/2022

Please join us this evening if you can!

For UK audiences...

There will be a screening of A CRACK IN THE MOUNTAIN at the Oxford International Film Festival on Thursday 8th December @ 6pm.

Tickets are free and can be found here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-crack-in-the-mountain-2022-tickets-467420295687

There will be a Q&A with the Director afterwards.

26/05/2022

Friend of Doc Club and eco activist Isaac Kenyon’s new venture…

29/04/2022

Thank you everyone for coming to this unique screening and Q&A session last night 😊 What an inspiring journey, we can’t wait to see where your next journey leads to 🏞

28/04/2022

Thanks very much to Alex Pierrot and Isaac Kenyon from Climate Explorers for coming to Brookes to talk about their sustainable filmmaking practice. We wish them well with their film ‘14 Days South’ and all their eco-adventures to come!

22/04/2022

Happy World Earth Day 🌎 Why not tell us your opinions on the environment and pop along to watch inspiring journey across the UK. We have the privilege to meet TWO of the explorers for a Q&A session after the screening. How could you say no? Grab your FREE ticket now, the link is in the bio ⬆️ We’ll see you on Thursday at 6pm 🌎

04/04/2022

Our charity fundraiser screening of Maidan just got a mention in this month's Sight and Sound!

28/07/2021

Cine/Mobility - Latin American Online Film Festival - Oct-Nov 21.

What are the connections between the mobility of people, films and cultures? And how do these movements across borders take part in the hybrid histories, politics and communities of Latin-America?

The “Cine/Mobility” on-line film festival is an academic and curatorial project exploring multiple paths of mobility and border crossing between Latin-America and across the Atlantic, focusing on stories and experiences of migration, community-making, solidarity and resistance.

The festival consists of two strands: a program of virtual screenings and a series of round tables with film professionals and stakeholders. “Cine/Mobility” offers a complex understanding of the relationship between cinema and border crossing, and its political, economic, and cultural consequences by stimulating a dialogue between specialised audiences, professionals and academics.

All events are free and open to all. For more information and to book tickets, go the festival website:

sites.google.com/brookes.ac.uk/cinemobility

13/06/2021

25/05/2021

From an incredible Creative Industries Festival event earlier today.

18/05/2021

Bill Jay (1940-2009) was a photographer, writer, curator, magazine editor, lecturer, public speaker and mentor. He established the first exhibition space dedicated to photography in the UK with the Do Not Bend Gallery, London and was also the first Director of Photography at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London.

Director Grant Scott will join us on Thursday 19:00 - 21:00 to watch and discuss his documentary Do Not Bend, which is a warm and insightful tribute to Bill Jay’s life and legacy.

Book here: http://bit.ly/DoNotBendCIF

08/05/2021

The Creative Industries Festival was proud to welcome the Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds yesterday.

There are still three weeks of events coming up, including a screening of the documentary Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay (2018) and Q&A with director Grant Scott on Thursday 20th May. Please book here: http://bit.ly/CreativeIndsOBU

13/04/2021

We have an exciting month coming up in May for free online events. Brookes' Creative Industries Festival 2021 includes a documentary screening on Thurs 20th May - Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay (2018) plus Q&A with the director Grant Scott.

Book now: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Research/creative-industries-research-and-innovation/Festival-2021

06/03/2021

24/02/2021

Brookes Human Rights Festival & Doc Club Events - https://mailchi.mp/brookes/obudoc_is_back_2020-4841967

20/02/2021

A secret love 2020
Netflix party

Book your free tickets for our coming event

Monday 22nd of February at 7pm

19/02/2021

Our third online screening for this semester is on Monday 22nd of February

first Netflix party..... Book your free ticket on Eventbrite

Netflix Watch Party celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month 2021

A SECRET LOVE (2020) - Netflix Watch Party!
Presented by Oxford Brookes Documentary Club & Brookes LGBTQ+ Staff Forum
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month 2021
***Please note that you will need your own Netflix account to join the party.***

A Secret Love (2020) details:
Country: USA
Year: 2020
Director: Chris Bolan
Producer: Ryan Murphy
Runtime: 1hr 21m
Language: English

16/02/2021

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Zoom last night for our LGBTQ+ screening of NO BOX FOR ME: AN INTERSEX STORY. We had some lovely feedback and an interesting little chat about the film afterwards.

11/02/2021

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS

FILM: No Box for Me: An Intersex Story (2019)

Monday 15th February 18:30 - 20:30
Online Screening via Zoom.

Presented by Oxford Brookes Documentary Club & Brookes LGBTQ+ Staff Forum. Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month 2021.

Film details: Country: France; Year: 2019; Director: Floriane Devigne; Runtime: 58m; Language: French (English subs).

08/02/2021

Picture A scientist 2020

Stay tuned for the upcoming event

Online screening via zoom
Thursday the 11th of February 18:30 - 20:30
Book your free tickets on Eventbrite

Film details: Country: USA; Year: 2020; Director: Ian Cheney & Sharon Shattuck; Runtime: 1hr 43m; Language: English

05/02/2021

Stay tuned for the upcoming event

Picture a Scientist (2020)

Online screening via zoom
Thursday the 11th of February 18:30 - 20:30
Book your free tickets on Eventbrite

Film details: Country: USA; Year: 2020; Director: Ian Cheney & Sharon Shattuck; Runtime: 1hr 43m; Language: English

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John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, , Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
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7pm - 10pm

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ABOUT US:

We want to challenge the assumption that documentaries are boring, factual and gloomy. We promise to bring you incredible, mind-blowing stories that will change the way you look at the world.

OBUDOC is a collaboration between teaching staff and students at Oxford Brookes University. Together we are passionate about documentaries and we aim to bring the best factual films from around the globe to our home in Oxford. We provide a friendly space where staff, students and the public can come together to watch, discuss and engage.

OXFORD BROOKES DOCUMENTARY CLUB MANIFESTO: