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Lhakpa Sherpa, the first Nepalese woman to summit Everest, leaves her life as a single mother in America to climb the mountain again. Lucy Walker's film captures her thrilling adventure and abusive marriage, challenging gender imbalances in mountaineering.
Book now:
15 June, 6:15pm, Showroom
16 June, 8:45pm, The Light
Both screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Lucy Walker and protagonist Lhakpa Sherpa.
Nestled in the lower regions of the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Film Unit is run by dedicated volunteer film fans, screening a programme packed with cult classics, the latest indies and crowd pleasers. Added bonus: tickets are £3!
Showroom's BHM season closes with a celebration of young Black creativity and community. Good Burger (1997) is a comedy about two goofy high-school friends who take summer jobs at a local burger joint and try save it from being taken over by a chain.
Charlie Chaplin’s most ambitious and successful silent comedy presented in a gorgeous restoration. With Chaplin’s own Academy Award-nominated score, performed live by Music in the Round residents, Ensemble 360 and friends, conducted by George Morton.
To welcome Freshers through the Showroom doors, the cinema team have selected some of the best coming-of-age tales set in schools, colleges and universities.
