Ealing Rises Up
National Portrait Gallery
Workshops, exhibition and film screenings across London
Ealing has a rich history of migration and activism that began in the early 20th century and continues today. This includes campaigning for rights and organising into community groups for solidarity and greater impact. In partnership with Ealing Local History Centre Archives, we investigated stories of those who stood up and resisted racism and recognise some of the important figures. In collaboration with local volunteer Citizen Researchers, we creatively tell these inspiring stories using archive material, spoken word and film. Full information on National Portrait Gallery website here.
Screenshot of the Citizen Researchers and Artists from the final Ealing Rises Up workshop held on zoom.
Volunteer Citizen Researchers from the London borough of Ealing, who have an interest in activist histories and the experiences of black and Asian communities, looked into the stories of local people connected to activism and anti-racism. The Citizen Researchers come from a range of generations, backgrounds and experiences and bring these personal stories to their research into the people and events that have defined Ealing.
Over 4 workshop sessions, our Citizen Researchers looked at timelines and archive material related to Ealing, activism, and African, Caribbean, South Asian and East Asian migrant communities. Archive material included: newspaper articles, documentary photographs and council records from our partner Ealing Local History Centre, oral histories and photography from Gunnersbury Park and audio recordings from the London Metropolitan Archives.
Documentary: Southall 79
Southall 79’ documents the 1979 Southall Uprising, which took place after The National Front chose Southall Town Hall for its election meeting. Through a detailed exploration of what took place that day, the film uses hindsight to present a piercing look at race relations in Britain then and now. The film features interviews with filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, photographer Dennis Morris and activists Balwinder Rana and Salwinder Dhillon.
Gunnersbury Park Museum Screening
Museum of Youth Culture - Covent Garden Screening
UK Asian Film Festival 2022 Screening
OPEN Ealing Screening
OPEN Ealing Screening
Westside Young People's Centre screening (part of multiple screenings with Ealing Council)
Villiers Secondary School (80+ members of staff) Screening
