Cinemas celebrate 20th anniversary with free screenings of iconic British film
People in Halesowen and Uttoxeter can enjoy free screenings of a cult British classic film to mark its 20th anniversary.
Escapes will present free screenings of Bullet Boy starring Ashley Walters on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16, September as this landmark of British cinema is rereleased on the big screen.
Since its launch in February 2024, Escapes, supported by the BFI with National Lottery funding, has seen over 160,000 free tickets claimed.
REEL Cinema in Halesowen and Cinebowl in Uttoxeter are two of over 50 venues that will be showing the free screenings.
The initiative is dedicated to bringing audiences back into local independent cinemas, offering a diverse programme that spans cult classics, ground-breaking dramas, exciting previews and award-winning films - something to inspire every film lover.
Every screening will include descriptive subtitles to ensure accessibility for a wider audience.
On 15th and 16th September, audiences will have the rare opportunity to revisit Bullet Boy on the big screen ahead of its special 20th anniversary rerelease on 26 Sept.
Released in 2005, Bullet Boy was a searing, uncompromising portrait of East London in the early 2000s.
Exploring gun crime, toxic masculinity and brotherhood, the film broke new ground in British cinema and cemented its place as a powerful and culturally significant story of its time.
At its heart is Ashley Walters in his breakout role as Ricky - a young man newly released from prison, torn between escaping his old life and protecting his younger brother Curtis from the dangers of the streets.
