The Hardest Bridge – viewing in Somerset
The Hardest Bridge
The extraordinary friendship between Pat Magee, a member of the IRA responsible for the Brighton bombing, and Jo Berry CBE, whose father was killed in the attack, is the subject of a new documentary ‘The Hardest Bridge’, due to be screened at Frome Town Hall on Thursday 26 March at 7pm. The screening is free to attend, with a suggested donation of £5 to the charity Building Bridges for Peace.
Directed by award-winning British-Palestinian filmmaker Dr Imad Karam, the film charts the unlikely development of a longstanding friendship and professional collaboration between Jo Berry and Pat Magee, who met following Pat’s release from prison as part of the Good Friday agreement in 1998. They have since shared a platform more than 300 times, promoting peaceful conflict resolution, compassion and dialogue, even in the most difficult circumstances.
Imad Karam said “This film gives a profound insight into a shared journey of forgiveness and transformation which is so relevant for the divided world we live in today.
Jo Berry said “’I am thrilled to be bringing this unique documentary to Let’s Talk group as it aligns with our values and mission. My work is about rehumanising eachother and this film is a powerful talking point for this essential work.”
The screening is followed by a Q&A with Jo Berry CBE and the film’s director Dr Imad Karam.