DOCUMENTARY SCREENING CELEBRATES NEW HOME FOR ROB KNOX IN LONDON’S WEST END
The award-winning documentary (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story, which tells the story of the Harry Potter actor who was tragically killed, is getting a special screening at Picturehouse Central in London on Saturday, September 28th.
The film was followed by a panel discussion with BAFTA-nominated actor Ray Winstone – patron of the Rob Knox Film Festival, Aaron Truss – director of the Rob Knox Film Festival, and Rob’s father, Colin Knox. It will be hosted by Paul McEvoy from FrightFest and Stark Raving Cinema podcast.
The film recounts the story of 18-year-old Rob Knox, who is out celebrating his big break in Harry Potter when he learns that his little brother has been threatened at knife point. He and his friends rush to disarm the man, but during the struggle, Rob is stabbed several times and is killed. Now, his family must try to navigate their grief and anger while under the ever-watchful eye of the invasive British media machine. Meanwhile, more young people than ever are losing their lives on the streets. Something has to be done. The tragic incident led to the creation of the Rob Knox Foundation and Rob Knox Film Festival.
Earlier this year, Aaron Truss, director of the Rob Knox Film Festival, announced that the Bromley Picturehouse would be the future venue of the festival, housing the permanent memorial to Rob. However, after successful negotiations with senior group management following the cinema’s closure, it has now been relocated to Picturehouse Central, which will continue to honour the young actor’s legacy.
Aaron Truss says, “After the closure of Bromley Picturehouse, discussions were held between myself and Picturehouse Cinemas. Both parties wanted to ensure the continuation of the Rob Knox London Film Festival, and I’m happy to say that an agreement was reached and a contract signed. Rob Knox’s legacy will live on, and it will live on in the heart of London’s West End at Picturehouse Central”.
Picturehouse Central, Members Bar
Clare Binns, Managing Director for Picturehouse Cinemas, says, “We’re very happy to be able to continue our work with the Rob Knox London Film Festival at Picturehouse Central, and especially to have found a new place for Rob Knox’s memorial: overlooking Piccadilly Circus in our Members’ Bar. We very much look forward to hosting our first event with the festival in September”
The Rob Knox London Film Festival will return in 2025.
All ticket money from this event will go straight to the Rob Knox Foundation and can be bought here.
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