HCC presents நமது சின்னம்? (Our Symbol Is?)

HCC invite you to watch நமது சின்னம்? (Our Symbol Is?) with special guest speaker(s)! What does it mean to build solidarity across borders, and how can collective struggles for liberation inspire us to imagine and create different futures? This Autumn, Haringey Community Cinema and India Labour Solidarity presents Building Global Solidarities, a programme of films, talks and community conversations exploring the histories, possibilities and contradictions of decolonisation, collective resistance and international solidarity. At a time of deepening inequalities, accelerating climate breakdown, rising authoritarianism and intensifying military conflicts, the need to build solidarities across communities and borders has become increasingly urgent. Yet solidarity is neither inevitable nor straightforward. It must be cultivated, negotiated and sustained, often across differences in geography, culture, political traditions and lived experiences. Travelling from the struggles for independence in the Congo to the contested politics of identity and belonging in Tamil Nadu, and the organising of dockworkers and logistics workers across Europe, this programme brings together films that examine how communities confront structures of domination and build collective power. Through these films We explore the diverse methods in which these citizens choose to access their citizenship through organising, speaking truth to power and building networks Through these different histories and struggles, we explore the complex relationships between culture, politics, identity and resistance. How do people organise against systems of exploitation and oppression? How are political identities shaped, contested and mobilised? What can we learn from movements that have sought to transform their societies, and from those continuing to resist today? Rather than treating international solidarity as a closed chapter of history, Building Global Solidarities invites us to consider it as an unfinished political project, one that must continually be reimagined and put into practice. Each screening will be followed by a community conversation with filmmakers, organisers, researchers and invited speakers. Together, we hope to create spaces not only for critical reflection, but also for building relationships, exchanging experiences and imagining how conversations might inspire collective action. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the venue's limited capacity, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins if the screening is sold out. Places are limited, so please book a ticket only if you're sure you can attend. If your plans change, kindly cancel your booking so someone else can take your place. About the film & filmmakers Directed by Greeshma Kuthar and Dr. Manju Priya K. “Our Symbol is?” explores a state at a turning point: who defines its symbols, who benefits from their meaning, and in this struggle for power and identity, what will Tamil Nadu preserve and what will it leave behind? As Hindu nationalism and other dominant ideologies seep into Tamil Nadu’s political context, a cultural battleground takes shape where identity is contested, symbols are repurposed, and tradition is strategically redefined. Political parties compete to control narratives through appropriation, even as caste capital and social hierarchies remain firmly rooted. Manju Priya is an academician and researcher whose work intersects cinema, caste, gender, and political ideology. Having completed her PhD on Tamil film production, social identity and regional/cultural capital, she continues her research on marginalized communities in India. Her academic practice combines ethnographic fieldwork, visual analysis, and critical theory, with a focus on popular culture, symbolic power, and the politics of representation. Greeshma Kuthar is an award-winning independent journalist and trained lawyer from Tamil Nadu, known for her deeply reported stories from India’s most politically complex and underreported regions. Her journalism focuses on power structures, marginalisation, and the changing dynamics of identity politics across the country. With a sharp investigative approach, she has consistently explored how political ideologies and regional aspirations shape the lived realities of communities, especially in areas witnessing socio-political transition About our Guest Speaker(s) The directors Greeshma Kuthar and Dr. Manju Priya K will join us online post screening followed by a panel discussion. Mr Abhishek Bhosale is a anti-caste resarcher currently based at SOAS University of London Doctoral Researcher. He is currently President of the SOAS Ambedkar Society, is a student-led initiative for debate, discussion and new critical understanding of the various struggles of liberation against systemic oppression worldwide. India Labour Solidarity UK-based anti-caste collective: advocate for solidarities across global labour movements through a focus on workers’ struggles in India and the UK. We will also be joined by volunteers from India Labour Solidarity who will be selling reasonably priced books from People struggles in India. Follow indlabsol on instagram for more details on how to get involved. Booking / Waiting List / Cancellation Please only book if you are confident you will be able to attend, as seating at this venue is limited. Due to safety regulations, walk-in entry cannot be guaranteed. The registration form includes a small number of questions collected for reporting purposes. All data will be anonymised. Each attendee is required to complete the form. If you are booking on behalf of someone else and do not know an answer, please enter or select' N/A' where applicable. Due to the venue’s limited capacity, the event may sell out.If this happens, you can be added to the waiting list. When a ticket becomes available, you will receive an email to book it, and you will have 24 hours to complete your booking. If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your ticket(s) so that your place can be offered to someone else. Why your donations are important? Please read carefully! We’re introducing a Community Pricing to help cover the costs of our events. Choose the ticket tier that best reflects your current circumstances— considering income, housing, caring responsibilities, health, and day-to-day financial pressures. We trust you to choose what feels right. More on this system here. HCC is run by volunteers and does not receive any funding at the moment. Every donation you make will help us to support local venues and to organise other free screenings. In a time of rising living costs and persistent barriers for marginalised communities in producing and accessing films that reflect their experiences and aspirations, we are committed to making our screenings free or pay-what-you-can. About the venue Wards Corner CBS Community Space is located at 247-249 High Road Street, South Tottenham N15 5BT. The venue is fully accessible. Step free access building with disabled toilet too. Exit close to Seven sister Tube station. You can read more on the venue here. About HCC Haringey Community Cinema (HCC) was launched in April 2025 and is run by volunteers. Inspired by Brixton Community Cinema, HCC is aimed at bringing residents of Haringey together through film. Our mission is to showcase films that challenge, inspire, and spark critical reflection—films that make us think and act. Visit our website. 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