Co-op film festival will put social justice on the screen
By Rebecca Harvey
A virtual social justice-themed film festival is being organised by the Birmingham Co-operative Film Society – aka Just Film, in partnership with Central England Co-operative and Co-op News, for Co-operatives Fortnight.
Just Film, which is affiliated with Cinema for All, has provided a monthly public screening of a ‘film to make you think’ for the last decade, and during lockdown has provided a number of opportunities for members to watch films online.
The co-op was established with support from Central England Co-opand which continues to provide support and encouragement.
By Miles Hadfield
The global movement responded to the unprecedented challenges of Covid-19 – but continued to innovate and spread its model as well
January
Australia’s co-ops and credit unions spring into action as the devastating bushfires sweep across the country. The response includes fundraising, community support and help for affected colleagues.
The Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission, created by metro mayor Andy Burnham to find mutual solutions for the regional economy, releases its report. It recommends the city be designated a Co-operative Zone with dedicated business support for co-ops.
Co-operation Town, a new network of community food co-ops, kicks of the year with ambitious plans to create grassroots food collectives across the UK.
New York taxi drivers launch fundraiser for platform co-op thenews.coop - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thenews.coop Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.