# Event Details - **Event Name**: Words Matter Film Shorts + live performance with Lasana Shabazz - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Closing event for the Words Matter exhibition, showcasing film shorts by east London artist, plus a live performance by Lasana Shabazz.About this EventJoin us for the Words Matter film shorts screening and Live performance by Lasana Shabazz. The event is FREE. Parental guidance is advised.Event DetailsDate: Thursday 19th FebruaryTime: 5.30pm - 9pmLive performance location: Marshgate building, 7 Siding Street, London, E20 2AE.Film screening: One Pool Street, 1 Pool Street, London, E20 2AFFeatured FilmsA Watchmakers Wish - by Sonny NwachukwuA Watchmakers Wish is a short film exploring the impact of societal language on people who stammer.The Goodstock - by Ray YoungGoodstock Centre for Rejuvenation - comic film piece from the perspective of the ‘Goodstock Centre for Rejuvenation’ which shines a light on the ridiculous nature by which eugenics stratified people. Firmly rooted in UCL, this film gives a platform to an anonymous truth teller through an in-depth and at times disturbing exploration of Francis Galton, the father of the eugenics movement. Men of Science - by Lasana ShabazzMen of Science addresses the significance of the knowledge created in these walls, corridors and classrooms from Galton’s pseudoscience and how it directly contributed to UCL as an institution. The film uncovers the effect of Galton’s legacy both past and present. PostHuman - by Rachel GadsdenRachel’s ‘live-painting’ performance piece is a deeply personal exploration of chronic health conditions and choice at end of life. This multi-media pieces combines painting, performance and live music to invite the audience to explore questions of dignity and whose lives we value.Dog Whistle - by Veronica McKenzieVeronica was inspired by Galton’s invention of the dog whistle and it’s modern day connotation. She is developing two film works designed to play side by side simultaneously sharing a narrative from two different perspectives and which aim to alter the viewers perspective dependent on the order in which they are watched.Disrupting the Legacy: Jazz, Identity, and the Myths of Eugenics - by The Oracle CollectiveBlending dialogue with improvised music of diasporic origin, the piece features prominent and emerging voices including Julian Joseph, Hilary Juma, EERF EVIL and Nualoe. All are positioned at the intersection of creativity, education, activism and public discourse. Through their stories and perspectives, the project unpacks how eugenics’ legacy still reverberates across institutions, media and cultural spaces.Words Matter ExhibitionWords Matter is a multi-disciplinary exhibition showcasing the works of twelve artists who participated in a six-month knowledge exchange programme, exploring UCL’s historic role in promoting the pseudoscience of eugenics. The exhibition is free and open to all at UCL East campus, Marshgate building, E20 2AE.Access to VenueParkingThere is no parking at on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or across the UCL East campus. There are a limited number of Blue Badge holder parking spaces. Please specify whether you need one of these parking spaces in the order when confirming your ticket, and we will make arrangements for you.Wheelchair AccessThe live performance will begin at Marshgate and end at One Pool Street. Entry into both Marshgate and the One Pool Street building is step-free access. There are lifts and wheelchair accessible toilets on each floor. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/words-matter-film-shorts-live-performance-with-lasana-shabazz/100001923530474429 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, exhibitions, art, live-music, health-wellness, fine-arts, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: UCL East - Marshgate - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: UCL East - Marshgate - **lat**: 51.5377442 - **long**: -0.0115734 - **full address**: UCL East - Marshgate, 7 Sidings Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Words Matter Film Shorts + live performance with Lasana Shabazz - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e2e5d994e8a8200c643c07fae0b4937d999920286e722c8034399de5202227b5-rimg-w1200-h671-dcd32e1e-gmir.jpg?v=1763368010 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Words Matter Film Shorts + live performance with Lasana Shabazz being held? - **A:** Words Matter Film Shorts + live performance with Lasana Shabazz takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at UCL East - Marshgate, 7 Sidings Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Words Matter Film Shorts + live performance with Lasana Shabazz? - **A:** Words Matter Film Shorts + live performance with Lasana Shabazz is organized by UCL East Engagement. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Words Matter Film Shorts + live performance with Lasana Shabazz is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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