Welcome to Cinema at the Heart of the Community
THE BLOCK CINEMA
“Cinema is universal, beyond flags and borders and passports.”
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
THE BLOCK CINEMA is an independent cinema in South Manchester, offering you a wide range of accessible and affordable films. The cinema is led by volunteers who all share a passion for cinema. All are welcome.
Just so you know, we have moved to the new media centre at WYTHENSHAWE FORUM! For details on how to get there, please visit our ‘FACILITIES AND GETTING HERE’ page.
YOU'RE MY FAVOURITE FILM: A COMMUNITY TRIBUTE TO FILM
🎬 A Raisin in the Sun (1961) PG
📍 The Block Cinema, Creative Space, Forum Library (Wythenshawe)
Thursday 18 June
Director: Daniel Petrie Runtime: 2h 8m
Genre: Drama / Social Realism / Stage Adaptation
Set on Chicago’s South Side, A Raisin in the Sun follows the Younger family as they struggle with poverty, prejudice, and the hope of a better future.
When a life-changing insurance payment arrives, each family member has a different vision of how it should be spent, forcing difficult choices about ambition, identity, dignity, and belonging.
Based on Lorraine Hansberry’s groundbreaking play and featuring a powerful performance from Sidney Poitier, this landmark film remains as moving and relevant today as when it was first released.
A deeply human story about family, dreams, and the determination to build a better life against the odds.
OUR SCREENINGS
Films begin at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm unless otherwise stated. All screenings take place at Creative Space unless specified otherwise (for example, at Timperley).
JUNE SCREENINGS
A Raisin in the Sun (1961) PG
Thursday 18 June
Director: Daniel Petrie Runtime: 2h 8m
Genre: Drama / Social Realism / Stage Adaptation
Local Hero (1983) PG
Wednesday 24 June The Block at Broomwood (Timperley)
JULY SCREENINGS
The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) U
Thursday 2 July
Director: William Dieterle Runtime: 1h 47m
Genre: Fantasy / Americana / Moral Fable
The Straight Story (1999) U
Wednesday 8 July The Block at Broomwood (Timperley)
Director: David Lynch Runtime: 1h 52m
Genre: Drama / Road Movie
Perfect Days (2023) PG
Thursday 16 July
Director: Wim Wenders Runtime: 2h 5m
Genre: Drama / Meditative Cinema / International
The Prestige (2006) 12A
Wednesday 29 July The Block at Broomwood (Timperley)
Director: Christopher Nolan Runtime: 2h 10m
Genre: Mystery / Thriller / Dram