RIP SENI

On 24th June 2020, graffiti reading ‘RIP SENI’ appeared outside Bethlem Royal Hospital, London. This film is a reaction to that event. Coming soon. #RIPSENI

[RIP SENI @RIPSENIFILM]

The #RIPSENI team are marching to Downing Street with Seni's family and @UFFCampaign today ✊🏽

NO JUSTICE NO PEACE @guardian @lm_owen @daisyifama

[Marcia Rigg @marcia_rigg]

@RIPSENIFILM @UFFCampaign
@ukblm @INQUEST_ORG @fund_memorial

https://t.co/Wpok7t7HBu

[Maudsley Cultural Psychiatry Group @MaudsleyCPG]

Join us this Saturday, 12pm at Trafalgar Square for the annual
@UFFCampaign procession. We’ll be campaigning to support
@marcia_rigg , @RIPSENIFILM and others affected by deaths in state custody.

https://t.co/TRlSn5MzTg

[Lucy Owen @lm_owen]

Good to see @MaudsleyNHS and @rcpsych coming out publicly on this. #ABD has been cited by the Lewis Family and @marcia_rigg (among many others) as being used disproportionately against black men. https://t.co/1luZG902Do

[Bethlem Gallery @Bethlem_Gallery]

We're excited to announce that @RIPSENIFILM will be showing at @riocinema in Dalston on the 21 Oct!

More info here: https://t.co/5cUxSxubRD

@MHealthJustice @CulturalKings @KingsIoPPN @wellcometrust

[RIP SENI @RIPSENIFILM]

After years of campaigning Seni’s Law passed through parliament in 2018. However, the law needs guidance alongside it to be implemented in mental health units properly.

The consultation period on this guidance ends on August 17th, share your thoughts: https://t.co/oJG3WeGnmn

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Seni Lewis died after being restrained on a mental health ward by 11 police officers.

His mother Ajibola calls on people to get involved with the consultation on the use of force in mental health units.

Watch 👇

WARNING this video contains content that some may find upsetting.

[RIP SENI @RIPSENIFILM]

“I hope people are angry and understand that everything they protested for last summer is happening here in this country too”

– our director @daisyifama talked to @theguardian about the making of the film, the fight for justice, Seni’s Law and the change we want to see happen.

[The Guardian @guardian]

RIP SENI director: why I made a film about a graffitied artwork, race and mental health https://t.co/AIsObkL3l4

[RIP SENI @RIPSENIFILM]

Watch RIP SENI now 📽️

Last summer, graffiti appeared on a public artwork at Bethlem Royal Hospital. This is a reaction to that event.

Thank you to @theguardian for giving our film this platform so more people can learn about Seni’s story and the ongoing fight for justice.

[The Guardian @guardian]

RIP SENI: racism, graffiti and the UK's mental health crisis - video https://t.co/RakHpqhdQE

[Niall O'Reilly @NP_OReilly]

As I was elsewhere at #SheffDocFest2021, caught @RIPSENIFILM online last night.

Vital short film about racism in mental health services and it’s impact. The eloquence and courage of the families blew me away.

If you run mental health services, as we do @SYorksHA, a must-watch

[Sheffield DocFest @sheffdocfest]

‘There needs to be accountability. There are ways of stepping back, thinking. Seni was restrained for 45 mins. Let’s change it’ - Aji Lewis. #SheffDocFest2021

[Sheffield DocFest @sheffdocfest]

Premiering at 17:45 @RIPSENIFILM tells the story of Seni Lewis, a 23-year-old Black man who died at the hands of 11 police officers while in a South London psychiatric hospital. Join director @daisyifama post-screening for a live Q&A.

https://t.co/TAyqlDxONC #SheffDocFest2021

[Jane Douglas-Jones @500DaysOfFilm]

If you are wondering what to watch at #SheffDocFest2021 I would really recommend RIP SENI. This is such a powerful, moving and important film Watch the trailer here: https://t.co/rCO1KUTnh8

[Lizzie Reid @lizziemtreid]

Get your tickets!! 🎟️🎟️🎟️

[Lucy Brisbane McKay @lucybrisbane]

The @RIPSENIFILM explores the story of Seni Lewis & his family, the crisis of mental health & racism in the UK, the long fight for justice, & what happens when members of the public take art into their own hands.

Premiering online at @sheffdocfest Sunday.
https://t.co/U6mwrLNSDy

[INQUEST @INQUEST_ORG]

Many bereaved families who work alongside INQUEST have contributed to this important film.

It is centred around the death of Seni Lewis following police restraint, whilst a mental health inpatient in crisis.

We're looking forward to watching the premiere online. Join us!