Join us for an evening of films and discussion, presented by the Co-operative Heritage Trust, to mark 180 years since the formation of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society.
Started by 28 working class men who wanted to make life better for their peers, the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society gave their members a voice and created a blueprint for the global co-op movement.
Co-operatives have long used film for promotional purposes, propaganda campaigns and to educate their members. Co-ops on Film will present a selection of archival shorts alongside contemporary footage to explore the changing role of co-ops and their representations on screen.
Event/ This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Jane Donaldson (Archivist, Co-operative Heritage Trust), Ryan Bird (Filmmaker, Midcounties Co-op) and John Henshaw (Actor, The Rochdale Pioneers).
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