After Eight – The Story of Satpal Ram + Q&A 18

Despite Britain’s curry houses serving the nation’s favourite cuisine, they have often served as backdrops for racism and violence. In 1986 Satpal Ram was assaulted in a racially motivated attack at an Indian restaurant. Stabbed in the face with a glass bottle, he defended himself, sparking a chain of events that would shape his life.

Presented in partnership with De Montfort University's Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, After Eight delves into the injustices of his trial, exposing biases and systemic shortcomings that led to a murder conviction despite clear evidence of self-defence. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the documentary chronicles a decades-long global campaign for Satpal Ram’s freedom.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion which will include director Mos Hannan, Steve Chandra Savale from Asian Dub Foundation and writer and campaigner Nikesh Shukla.

Steve Chandra Savale is best known as a founding member of Asian Dub Foundation, formed in 1994 and was a key figure in the Free Satpal Ram campaign by writing and releasing the track, Free Satpal Ram.

Nikesh Shukla FRSL is a British author and screenwriter. His writing focuses on race, racism, identity, and immigration. After hearing Asian Dub Foundations track, Nikesh joined the campaign as a young activist.