Name: LVFF 2026: My Husband the Child Soldier screening and Q and A
Start: 2026-04-28T14:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-28T17:00:00+01:00
Location: The Chiswick Cinema

LVFF 2026: My Husband the Child Soldier screening and Q and A

The Little Venice Film Festival (littlevenicefilmfestival.org) is an annual independent film festival and competition that, along with supporting independent filmmakers, will champion inclusivity by supporting female, LGBTQ+ and Global Majority filmmakers, amplifying underrepresented voices in cinema, removing cost barriers to entry and attendance, and putting on specialised screenings for disabled, deaf and neurodivergent audiences.

Little Venice Film Festival

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking  afternoon as we host a screening +  Q&A centred on the film My Husband the Child Soldier

The Chiswick Cinema

A conversation with Tom Peppiatt, Aki Ra, Jon Swain, and Tamar Gabelnick.The discussion will feature Tom Peppiatt alongside Aki Ra — a former child soldier who has dedicated his life to clearing landmines in Cambodia and rescuing children from the legacy of war. Once forced to fight as a child, Aki Ra has since become one of the world’s most remarkable humanitarian figures, personally removing tens of thousands of landmines and founding the Cambodia Self Help Demining organization.Also joining the Q and A will be Tamar Gabelnick, Director of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL).This conversation will explore the making of My Husband the Child Soldier, the realities of child soldiering, and Aki Ra’s extraordinary journey from survivor to activist. The event will also highlight the ongoing work to clear unexploded landmines and support communities rebuilding after conflict.Expect an honest, moving, and inspiring dialogue about resilience, justice, and the power of individuals to create change.Event highlights<ul><li>Screening and discussion around My Husband the Child Soldier</li><li>Live Q&amp;A with director Tom Peppiatt, Aki Ra and Tamar Gabelnick.</li><li>Conversation with Aki Ra, landmine campaigner and humanitarian</li><li>Audience questions</li><li>Opportunity to meet the guests informally during the evening</li></ul>Event time: 14:30PM – 17:00 PMThis event is part of the Little Venice Film Festival’s commitment to showcasing films and conversations that illuminate urgent global stories and the people behind them.We look forward to welcoming you for this very special afternoon.

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