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October 2010

The Importance of Being Elegant


05 Oct

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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.