Films

ATTACK THE BLOCK

Presented by the Be Reel Micheaux Screening Series

Spooky Season
(R) UK/France – 1 hr 28 min  
2011 · d. Joe Cornish
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Starring John Boyega, Leeon Jones, Jodie Whittaker

When an alien invasion turns their South London apartment complex into a battleground, it’s up to a resourceful group of teens—armed only with fireworks, motor bikes, and a samurai sword—to defend their home. Packed with laughs, scares, and rip-roaring action, this modern horror classic launched the career of John Boyega (Star Wars, They Cloned Tyrone). 

The feature will be preceded by the short film “Jolly Butcher” (2022).

Don’t forget to stick around after the movie for a talkback with Vincent Williams and Len Webb of The Micheaux Mission and Stephanye Watts of the Be Reel Black Cinema Club!

This program is presented with the generous support of the League of Historic American Theaters.