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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.
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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!
Set alight in working class communities in the North and Midlands in the 60s and 70s, an underground scene brought together youth culture and overlooked uptempo American soul. This documentary on the cultural phenomenon features rare archive footage.
The 84% true story of an epic quest to unlock the mystery of an occult heirloom. A screening of a performance of a mysterious, hilarious story by a master storyteller David Bramwell, with Q&A.
A biennial festival of new ideas. Bringing together the city's creative community and its academic minds through exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more. Stay tuned for dates and details for the next Festival of the Mind in autumn 2026.
