Imitation of Life

We present a programme of films alongside our new group exhibition, Imitation of Life, all of which respond to the themes in Douglas Sirk’s 1959 melodrama.

In this season

Spotlight: Artist Michael Armitage

Our current group exhibition Imitation of Life looks at the ever changing forms of racial politics in a constantly evolving digital world. We find out…

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Previously in this season

Far From Heaven

The Whitakers are the very picture of a happy and successful suburban family. Then one night, Cathy discovers her husband’s secret life and her tidy,…

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Imitation of Life

Searing, soaring melodrama as only Sirk could make, Imitation of Life is the story of two ‘single mother’ families whose lives are entwined in success…

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Tangerine

It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days…

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