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Home / About / Clubs / Doc Club

Hosted and curated by Luke Brawley, Doc Club is a new monthly documentary strand curated and presented by Luke Brawley, ex-Dogwoof Film Distributor and documentary film fanatic.

Join us for curated contemporary and timeless documentaries from around the world, offering a thought-provoking cinematic experience. Our concise yet impactful programme invites you to explore the artistry and impact of non-fiction storytelling.

Doors 7pm
Events start 7.30pm

Taking place monthly on Sunday evenings, see what's coming up in the first season of Doc Club:

"It was so good, one of the best docs I've ever seen. Completely incredible" - comment from attendee of Four Daughters, July 2024

In the current season:

Please note, this screening is now cancelled
Doc Club - Miracle Fishing

Sunday 17 November, 7.30pm

The story of a father's kidnapping as told through the 1994 video diaries of his son, the film's Director Miles Hargrove. Screening as part of our Art of Action season.

Book now for Miracle Fishing >>

Home Invasion - Halloween Special

Sunday 13 October

An essay film on the history of the doorbell, tracing its invention and constant reinventions, the nascent years of narrative cinema, and contemporary surveillance cultures.

Book now for Home Invasion >>

Doc Club Special - local filmmakers showcase

Doc Club showcase

Sunday 22 September

In a special Doc Club event, we will be presenting multiple short works of non-fiction directed exclusively by local filmmakers!

Book now for Local Filmmakers showcase >>

Anhell69

Transperson holding out phone to take selfie in nighttime crowd

Sunday 11 August

In Theo Montoya's groundbreaking, self-proclaimed trans film, boundaries are shattered in this exploration of Medellin's queer underground scene.

Book now for Anhell69 >>

Four Daughters

Four Daughters screened Sunday 14 July 2024

Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.

★★★★ "This brilliant Tunisian docudrama is a daring and emotional act of cinematic therapy" - Time Out

Oscar@ 2024 - Nominated for Best Documentary
César Awards 2024 - Nominated for Best Documentary
Lumières Awards 2024 - Winner Best Documentary
Cannes Film Festival - Winner Best Documentary

American Movie (comedy special)

American Movie screened Sunday 16 June

Directed by Chris Smith

The winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, a hilarious '90s cult classic that unearths humour from this bittersweet true story.

Apolonia, Apolonia

Apolonia, Apolonia screened Sunday 12 May 2024

Directed by Lea Glob

Doc Club presents this fascinating exploration of the modern female artist experience in this journey into art, motherhood and relationships.

20 Days in Mariupol

20 Days in Mariupol screened Sunday 14 April 2024

Directed by Mstyslav Chernov

This year's Oscar-winning Best Documentary charts the experiences of Associated Press journalists during the catastrophic siege in Mariupol, Ukraine.

About your host and curator, Luke Brawley

Luke Brawley With over a decade of experience within the film industry, Luke is a seasoned professional specialising in the documentary sector, driven by a passion for storytelling that transcends borders. Luke's expertise lies in releasing exceptional documentary titles on the world's most prestigious stages including the Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Sundance and many more.

Throughout Luke's career, he has cultivated relationships with numerous partners on a global scale, fostering an extensive network of contacts that spans festival programmers, producers, directors, and distributors, garnering a comprehensive understanding of the film industry as a whole.

Luke is now working with the Electric Palace to bring the unconventional, creative and sometimes inaccessible world of non-fiction to Hastings, giving viewers the chance to experience films historically difficult to seek out.

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