The Gulbenkian will screen University of Kent alumus Mark Gillis’ highly acclaimed debut feature film Sink on Wednesday 9 May from 18.30.

The screening will be followed by ‘Film Meets Sociology’; a Filmtalk panel discussion with director Mark Gillis and Professor Alex Stevens, Professor Alisoun Milne and Lawrence Jackson from the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR).

Sink is a hard-hitting look at the realities of working-class life in Britain. It tells the story of central character Micky Mason who battles to keep his family together in the face of unemployment, caring for his elderly father and helping his son kick a drug habit. The film is a warm and tender study of ordinary people finding their way through.

For more information and to book a ticket visit the listings section of The Gulbenkian website. Tickets are from £6 – £8.70.