How do we remember protest, activism and the movements they become part of?

As rights, representation and public trust come under pressure, this Bristol Pride programme event brings together visual media, journalism, archive and conversation to explore how stories of resistance, identity and social change are documented, shared and remembered.

With contributions from Bristol-based social documentary photographer Mark Simmons, filmmaker Ollie Ley, The Bristol Cable and Nepal Point Collective, the evening will take place within Nepal Point Collective’s exhibition, a social archive of the September 2025 youth-led protest movement in Nepal, created through photographs submitted by people who witnessed the events first-hand.

Through images, film, discussion and reflection, we’ll move between past and present struggles, asking how truth, voice and visibility are shaped within the current media landscape.

Facilitated by Laura Barber, the evening will consider what can be learnt, what can be carried forward, and how media, memory and collective action might help us respond with greater care, agency and purpose.

Created by Spatula with IC Visual Lab as part of the Bristol Pride Programme 2026.

Image credit: Burning of Poll Tax demands, College Green, April 1990 © Mark Simmons Photography

Accessibility

Venue has level access into the building. Toilet facilities are available on site, though these may not meet full accessible toilet standards.

If you have any access requirements or would like to check anything before booking, please contact studio@wearespatula.com and we will do our best to support you.