Ken Loach's Final Film

Hailing from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, Ken Loach has built a career as a renowned English filmmaker, known for his socially critical films about poverty, homelessness, and labour rights. • The Old Oak tells the story of a former mining community struggling to get by, and the unexpected friendship between pub landlord TJ and young Syrian refugee Yara. • The film has received critical acclaim, including a nomination for Outstanding British Film at the 2024 BAFTAs and several audience awards at international film festivals. • The screening at Fabrica will be introduced by Hummingbird's Youth Ambassadors, who will share more about the charity's work and its relevance to the film's themes.

The Old Oak will be shown on Monday, 2 November 2026, at Fabrica in Brighton. Tickets are with the button beside the article. This event is a unique opportunity to see Ken Loach's final film on the big screen, while supporting the Hummingbird Refugee Project's work with young people affected by forced displacement. The film's themes of community, connection, and hope make it a powerful and thought-provoking experience that is not to be missed.