IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA AND THE CROYDON DEMENTIA ACTION ALLIANCE
Dementia Friendly Screenings at  The David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET

September to December 2024 Films

These Dementia Friendly screenings aim to make cinema more accessible by providing
a fun and inclusive experience to enable people living with dementia, their families
and carers to attend the cinema in a safe and welcoming environment.
The lights are left on low, there are no adverts or trailers and the audience is allowed
to move around or even sing along to any musical numbers if they would like to.
Admission is £5 on the door for people with dementia (carers are free).
Free tea, coffee and biscuits will be available before the screening.

ROBOT DREAMS (PG)
Tue 3 September at 11am
Director: Pablo Berger 2023 Spain/France 102 mins.
This beautiful silent movie (sounds and music,
but no dialogue) is the story of Dog, who lives
in Manhattan, and his friendship with the
robot companion he builds for himself.

DIRTY DANCING (12A)
Tue 1 October at 11am
Director: Emile Ardolino 1987 USA 100 mins.
Stars: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach
In the much-loved musical, college-bound
Baby (Grey) has a holiday romance to remember
with the hotel’s professional dancer, played by
Swayze. Like her, you’ll have the time of your life!

THELMA (12A)
Tue 5 November at 11am
Director: Josh Margolin 2024 USA 98mins.
Stars: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a
phone scammer pretending to be her grandson,
she sets out on a daring quest across the city to
reclaim what was taken from her.

ALIVE AND KICKING (PG)
Tue 3 December at 11am
Director: Cyril Frankel 1958 UK 95mins.
Stars: Sybil Thorndike, Kathleen Harrison, Estelle Winwood
Three elderly ladies, fed up of living in a care
home, escape to an island off the Irish Coast
to start a new life. Look out for Richard Harris

Book online via our website: www.davidleancinema.org.uk

Any questions please contact Andy directly @ andyrhowe@googlemail.com or 07736 148452

Sessions Run

Tuesday morning

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