Symposium convened by Michael Lawrence and Fabian Frenzel, UWE, Bristol

Pervasive Media Studio, Leadworks, Anchor Square, Bristol

£8 (£6 students); lunch and refreshments provided

This one-day symposium will reconsider Danny Boyle's 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire and provide an opportunity to reflect on the cultural significance and impact of this unexpected and unprecedented film and media phenomenon. The popularity of Slumdog Millionaire is significant not only for the issues it raises about national and international film industries and audiences - its effects can already be traced in a wide variety of commercial contexts, from the growth of 'slum tourism' to the work of international children's charities. Such developments raise serious ethical questions about the impact of popular culture, the politics of representation and the commodification of poverty. This symposium will address the global impact and likely legacy of Slumdog Millionaire in the light of these and other questions.

Speakers include:

Shakuntala Banaji (London School of Economics)

Vandana Desai (Royal Holloway London)

Fabian Frenzel (University of the West of England)

Michael Lawrence (University of the West of England)

Colin McFarlane (Durham University)


To reserve a place, please email Michael.Lawrence@uwe.ac.uk or Fabian.Frenzel@uwe.ac.uk