Film Premiere: The Bluebox in Newham: Home of Champions

Who is Fight for Peace?

Fight for Peace is a youth organisation based in North Woolwich, Newham. The charity provides free boxing and martial arts as well as a range of other services (including mentoring and employability support) to help young people reach their full potential.

The Fight for Peace Academy in North Woolwich opened in 2007 after originating in the favelas of Rio in 2000 – named Luta pela Paz. Founder, Luke Downdey MBE believed that by combining boxing and martial arts with personal development it would provide a strong foundation for young people to thrive in their lives both inside and outside of the gym.

Come along to see the premiere of our new film, produced by Fight for Peace’s up and coming media professionals.

Join us for an exclusive viewing of ‘The Bluebox in Newham: Home of Champions’, a special ‘In the Making Film’, and end on a high with a fun and interactive film quiz and Q&A with the Director, Aladdin Benberna, Assistant Director, Amet Ndiaye, Project & Marketing Assistant Zaynab Alom, and Behind the Scenes Producer, Andrei Gradinar and Project Photographer – Mazhar Alam.

What is the film about?

The Bluebox in Newham: Home of Champions is a documentary telling the story of Fight for Peace, how it came to be, and the young champions who make it the vibrant and inspiring community that it is. To accompany the main film, there will be an exclusive screening of the ‘In the Making: Behind the Scenes’ film which takes a deeper look into what it takes to create a rich and exciting film that communicates the 24-year history of Fight for Peace since its conception in 2000.

Join us at our London Academy on Wednesday 26th June 2024 and be the first to watch the film in the iconic Bluebox, while experiencing the unique energy and community that lives within the walls of Fight for Peace.