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We’ve secured a replacement venue in central London for the screening that was abruptly pulled by Rich Mix. Ticket-holders will get the full address and arrival information shortly — the event is set for Tuesday, November 25 — and the waiting list remains open for anyone hoping to attend if spaces free up.
The cancellation drew broad media attention and strong reactions online, and the production team moved quickly to keep the premiere on the calendar. Below is an updated account of what happened, why the venue backed out, and what attendees need to know next.
What changed: new location confirmed for the November 25 screening
After an intensive search, the organizers have locked in an alternative central London site for the same night. The team says all ticket-holders will receive the venue address and entry instructions by email very soon.
The event is currently sold out. If you’d like to be added to a standby list, email tickets@thinkbeforeyoupost.com and the organizers will contact you in the event of cancellations.
Event: Think Before You Post — documentary screening and Q&A
Date: Tuesday, November 25
Location: central London (address to be emailed to ticketholders)
Why Rich Mix canceled the premiere: the venue’s stated reasons
The Rich Mix team informed the filmmakers that the booking would be terminated because they judged the film and its speakers to be inconsistent with the venue’s mission. In their message, they cited commitments to support marginalized communities, promote intercultural understanding, and combat racial discrimination as core priorities guiding that decision.
Organizers dispute the idea that the event’s nature was undisclosed. The documentary had already been public and the speakers set to appear for the post-screening discussion are featured in the film itself. That makes the venue’s explanation a matter of public debate rather than a simple scheduling issue.
About the film and the controversy over free speech
Think Before You Post examines recent cases in the UK where people faced police or legal action for online speech. The documentary follows individuals who say they were targeted not for hateful content but for ordinary expression that was later deemed suspect by authorities or platforms.
The filmmakers argue the movie raises urgent questions about the state of free expression, legal boundaries around speech, and the power of institutions to suppress views they find objectionable.
Previous restrictions and platform actions
In addition to the venue cancellation, the documentary has encountered other limits on distribution. Social platforms applied age restrictions to the film despite no explicit content that would justify them, a development the team attributes to recent online-safety rules and automated moderation.
How ticket-holders are being supported and what options are available
Organizers say they are prioritizing the audience experience amid the disruption. Measures in place include:
Sending the new venue address and entry instructions to all confirmed ticket-holders
Maintaining a standby list for people hoping to attend if spaces become available — email tickets@thinkbeforeyoupost.com to join
Offering prompt refunds to anyone who prefers not to attend the rescheduled screening
If you want a refund now, contact the ticket team and they will process it without delay.
Media reaction and public conversation
The cancellation prompted commentary across national outlets and broadcasters, generating renewed attention for the film’s themes. Coverage highlighted tensions between venue programming policies and the public debate over censorship and open discourse.
Supporters and critics weighed in online and in print, turning what began as a single-venue issue into a broader conversation about how cultural spaces handle controversial material and which values guide those decisions.
The filmmakers’ response and next steps
The production team framed the episode as an example of the very concerns the documentary explores: institutional gatekeeping and the narrowing of acceptable public conversation. They emphasized their determination to proceed with the screening and to host a meaningful Q&A with contributors and audience members.
Despite the setback, the team says it will not be silenced. The organizers stressed the importance of audience engagement and debates about censorship and civil liberties, and they reiterated plans to make the film available more widely online.
Practical information for journalists and interested readers
Press enquiries: contact the screening team via the email above
Speaking requests and panel follow-ups will be coordinated after the screening
Advance review copies and interview opportunities are being arranged for accredited media
For updates, ticket news, or to join the waiting list, send an email to tickets@thinkbeforeyoupost.com.
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