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This event provides an overview of Thomas Paine’s time in Lewes and his democratic legacy. It also explores the relationship between Paine's legacy and the film The Uprising, which examines civil protest and the evolution of British democracy. The event is hosted by Leanne O'Boyle and Julian Bowker, and it complements the release of Paul Greengrass' The Uprising. Leanne O'Boyle is the Founding Director of Thomas Paine: Legacy, and Julian Bowker is a film educator and former BFI Education Officer. They will discuss Paine's influence on democracy and how it relates to The Uprising.
