Two best friends in Bedfordshire are forced to enter adolescence when racial profiling by police forces the two apart.
Doors open at 18:30, film starts at 19:00
Summary
10/09/2026
Create Studios - 10 Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon SN1 5FB
Under25s: £5.50
Over25s: £8.50
Suitable for: Adults (18+)Young people (13+)Couples
Accessibility
Please email support@createstudios.org.uk if you have any accessibility questions!
Set in Bedfordshire, Ish follows two best friends at the tail end of childhood, forced to enter adolescence when racial profiling, followed by a traumatic police stop-and-search, tears the two apart. Ish faces the reality of how young brown boys are treated in the UK, and must learn how to navigate a world of constant surveillance.
Featuring a lavish black-and-white presentation, the stark visuals complement the gritty drama as we follow a young boy’s battle with personal trauma and the realities of growing up in small-town England as a minority.
This film is part of our newest strand, Stories of Home, in partnership with the BFI. Stories of Home will showcase films that explore the medium’s potential to bring communities together and to create a welcoming and inclusive space that encourages connection with others.
Details:
- Date: Thursday 10th September
- Time: 7PM
- Venue: Create Studios, Swindon
- BBFC age certification: 15
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- We now offer a carer ticket, so please email us at the following email (support@createstudios.org.uk)
Limited availability – book now to secure your place!
Frequently asked questions
How do I get there?
By car: Please follow the parking instructions in 'Where do I park'. By train: Once you have exited the main entrance at Swindon Station, turn right and keep walking straight onwards to London Street, for approx 5 minutes, past the Workshed. Create Studios is on your right.
Where do I park?
The closest parking is in Bristol Street Car Park (6 Bristol St, Swindon SN1 5EQ). Please note this is a pay-to-park and does form into a bus lane by the Mechanics Institute. Once you have parked, walk back down the entrance ramp and turn left onto London Street, or enter through the back.
Is there disabled access?
Yes, we have an accessible lift for anyone to use - the entrance door on London Street is also ground level. We are also attached to Bristol If you have any other accessibility needs please feel free to get in touch with us!
Is this a photographed event?
There may be photography for community and outreach purposes. If you would not like to be photographed, please inform one of the team upon your arrival.
Will there be soft drinks and snacks available for purchase?
Yes! We have a bar at the back of our cinema, stocked with soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and snacks.
Sofa Screenings: Ish
Two best friends in Bedfordshire are forced to enter adolescence when racial profiling by police forces the two apart.
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