The Importance of Being Elegant
05 Oct
7pm
This outrageous, funny and eye-opening film depicts the underground world of La SAPE, a flamboyant African cult from the Democratic Republic of Congo who have elevated fashion to the status of a religion.
Cue a society of people that spend huge amounts of money on designer clothes and an interesting take on what it means to be an immigrant in contemporary Europe.
Subtitled English & Lingala. The event is free but booking required. Please call Michael McHugh on (0191) 277 2298 or email michael.mchugh@twmuseums.org.uk.
This event supports Black History Month.


