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Tuesday 2nd April

Phoenix Cinema: The Great Escaper

Based on a true love story. In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a 'great escape' from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.

It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, 'can-do' spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story...

Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene (Glenda Jackson). The Great Escaper celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation.

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Initially developed from a coming together of the army and community of Whitehill & Bordon, Phoenix Arts is now acknowledged as one of the leading Centres for community Arts in England.

Here’s what Arts Council England said on the awarding of National Portfolio status to Phoenix Arts in November 2022 “This welcoming venue is an important part of Hampshire's cultural life, and we are pleased to be investing in it”.        

Rob Allerston, Director, Phoenix Arts

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