Journey Film Club
We are a local non-profit LGBTQ Birmingham community pop-up cinema film club that prides itself on delivering a diverse mix of the very best films, ranging from award-winning, early classic titles to cult-following and independent releases.
Open to anyone regardless of whom you are!
- £1.00 Entrance fee, which includes refreshments
Come along and join in, screenings take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the LGBT Centre Birmingham and other venues in the week around Birmingham.
Unless otherwise specified, all film showings begin promptly at 6:30PM.
We aim to show a variety of different types of films to suit all tastes. You choose what you want to bring along and share. We hold film meetings every so often to agree a future film schedule: which films we are going to watch and when, and who is going to bring the film.
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Screenings
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Blue Jean
16-07-2024 at 19:00
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Journey Film Club Presents BLUE JEAN, Tue 16th July
At the LGBT Centre Birmingham , Doors open 6.30pm, start 7pm, £1.00 Admission includes refreshments.
Set in 1988, Blue Jean portrays the challenges faced by Jean, a PE teacher, as Thatcher's government prepares to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians. Jean is forced to live a double life to protect her job. The arrival of a new student who threatens to expose her pushes Jean to extreme lengths to maintain her integrity.
Blue Jean is the acclaimed, multi-award-winning debut of writer/director Georgia Oakley. The film has received significant recognition, including a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding Debut for Georgia Oakley and producer Hélène Sifre. In 2022, Blue Jean won four British Independent Film Awards.
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DOORS OPEN 6.30PM, FILM START 7PM
£1 ADMISSION, INCLUDES TEA/COFFEE
Location
Blue Jean, 38-40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham, B1 1EQ
Journey Film Club presents Boy Erased
05-03-2025 at 19:00
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Boy Erased is a 2018 American biographical drama film inspired by Garrard Conley's memoir of the same name. Written and directed by Joel Edgerton, the film explores the harrowing experiences of Jared Eamons (Lucas Hedges), a young man grappling with his identity as the closeted gay son of conservative Baptist parents (Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe). When his sexual orientation is discovered, Jared is pressured into attending a conversion therapy program aimed at "curing" him.
The narrative delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and resilience, shedding light on the controversial practice of conversion therapy. The supporting cast includes Joel Edgerton, who also portrays the program's leader, alongside Joe Alwyn, Xavier Dolan, Troye Sivan, Cherry Jones, and Flea.
A poignant and thought-provoking exploration of familial love and personal authenticity, Boy Erased is both a deeply emotional and socially significant cinematic experience.
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Journey Film Club presents Boy Erased, 38-40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham, B1 1EQ
Gods and Monsters
03-07-2025 at 18:30
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A haunting and emotionally rich period drama, Gods and Monsters is a fictionalized account of the final days of Dudley-born director James Whale, renowned for the horror classics Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
Directed by Bill Condon, and starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, and Lynn Redgrave, the film explores Whale’s memories of war, his sexuality, and his unexpected friendship with his young gardener.
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Location
Gods and Monsters, 38-40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham, B1 1EQ
Beautiful Thing
07-08-2025 at 18:30
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Join Journey Film Club for a heartwarming screening of Beautiful Thing, a landmark in British LGBTQ+ cinema. Directed by Hettie MacDonald and based on the original stage play by Jonathan Harvey, this 1996 romantic comedy-drama has become a beloved classic for its honest, tender portrayal of young love.
Originally produced for television by Channel 4 Films, Beautiful Thing was met with such critical acclaim that it received a theatrical release. Set against the backdrop of a South London council estate, the film follows Jamie, a shy, quiet teenager, and Ste, his athletic but troubled neighbour. As they both navigate difficult home lives and the struggles of adolescence, a touching and sincere romance begins to blossom between them.
The film is brought vividly to life with a nostalgic soundtrack featuring the music of The Mamas & the Papas and "Mama" Cass Elliot, infusing the story with warmth and emotional resonance.
Director: Hettie MacDonald
Writer: Jonathan Harvey
Starring: Glen Berry, Scott Neal, Linda Henry
✨ A moving, funny, and affirming story of first love and self-discovery. All are welcome in this inclusive community setting.
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Location
Beautiful Thing, 38-40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham, B1 1EQ