BFI Removes Newcastle Indie Theater From U.K. Cinema Network Over Abuse Allegations

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The British Film Institute (BFI) has asked Newcastle Upon Tyne’s Tyneside Cinema to step back from its leadership role in the Film Hub North network after allegations by former employees of sexual abuse and harassment at the venue emerged over the past week on social media.

The Tyneside board of trustees commissioned an independent review of all the issues raised, which they acknowledge to stretch back a number of years. “We are deeply sorry for the clear hurt that has been expressed and we want to reassure people that we are listening to all those concerns,” said Lucy Armstrong, chair of Tyneside Cinema’s board of trustees.

 

Source: https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/bfi-tyneside-sexual-harassment-1234696764/