The Children Act

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You could hardly cook up a juicier moral quandary than the one at the heart of this film

As her marriage to Jack (Stanley Tucci) flounders, High Court judge Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) has a life-changing decision to make at work: should she force a teenage boy, Adam (Fionn Whitehead), to have the blood transfusion that will save his life?

With Adam’s parents, both fanatical Jehovah Witnesses, having taught their son never to donate or receive blood, as per their belief, Fiona must review the case in a battle between belief and fact.

Films are shown in Buriton Village Hall near Petersfield at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm).

Glasses of wine and soft drinks are available and there is usually an interval during which ice creams can be obtained.

Tickets cost £5 each - having the exact money is very helpful.