Hastings Smugglers, a film by Nick Bloomfield

Hastings Smugglers is a vivid, occasionally darkly comic journey through England’s long love–hate relationship with smuggling, told through the lens of Hastings and the Sussex/Kent coast—where contraband wasn’t just a crime, it was an economy, a culture and sometimes a form of survival.
Set against the chaos of the Georgian era (1714–1837)—a time of wars, crushing taxation, and rampant corruption —the film explores how everybody from top to bottom became entangled in a shadow industry.
It is a mix of documentary, live action, animation and a general retelling of stories. Much music including old traditional songs reimagined.
Our late colleague and friend, Andre Palfrey-Martin, provided much of the historical research for the film. When shown earlier this year at St Leonards Kino, all 3 performances were sold out.
Nick will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards.
Cost £10 to the Association