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The Last King of Scotland

Our screening on 13 October is the latest in our discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Oscar nominated composer Gary Yershon. Gary's guest is the writer and director Jeremy Brock. Jeremy first rose to prominence as the co-creator of Casualty. He was BAFTA nominated for his screenplay for Mrs Brown (1997), and alongside Peter Mogan, he won the BAFTA for Best Adaptated Screenplay for The Last King of Scotland in 2007, which also won the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film.  


About the film:


Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) decides it’s time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin (a towering and Academy Award winning performance from Forest Whitaker) comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.

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Sunday 13 Oct 20243:00pm (Members' presale at 6pm, 10/9)