Special screening of (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story
The Rob Knox Foundation in association with Picturehouse Central is hosting a special screening of the award-winning documentary (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story on Saturday 28th September at 7pm. The film followed by a panel discussion with BAFTA-nominated actor Ray Winstone – patron of the Rob Knox Film Festival, Aaron Truss – director of the Rob Knox Film Festival, and Rob’s father Colin Knox. It will be hosted by Paul McEvoy from FrightFest and Stark Raving Cinema podcast.
The film recounts the story of 18-year-old Rob Knox who is out celebrating his big break in Harry Potter when he learns that his little brother has been threatened at knife point. He and his friends rush to disarm the man but during the struggle, Rob is stabbed several times and is killed. Now his family must try to navigate their grief and anger while under the ever-watchful eye of the invasive British media machine. Meanwhile, more young people than ever are losing their lives on the streets. Something has to be done. The tragic incident lead to the creation of the Rob Knox Foundation and Rob Knox Film Festival.
All ticket money from this event will be going straight to the Rob Knox Foundation.
Tickets are £13 (£11 concessions).
Full details available here: https://ticketing.picturehouses.com/Ticketing/visSelectTickets.aspx?cinemacode=022&txtSessionId=99801&visLang=1
Earlier this year, it had been announced by Aaron Truss, director of Rob Knox Film Festival that the Bromley Picturehouse would be the future venue of the festival, housing the permanent memorial to Rob. However, after successful negotiations with senior group management following the cinema’s closure, it has now been relocated to Picturehouse Central which will continue to honour the young actor’s legacy.
Aaron Truss, says, “After the closure of Bromley Picturehouse, discussions were held between myself and Picturehouse Cinemas. Both parties wanted to ensure the continuation of the Rob Knox London Film Festival and I’m happy to say that an agreement was made and a contract was signed. Rob Knox’s legacy will live on and it will live on in the heart of London’s West End at Picturehouse Central”.
Clare Binns, Managing Director for Picturehouse Cinemas says, “We’re very happy to be able to continue our work with the Rob Knox London Film Festival at Picturehouse Central, and especially to have found a new place for Rob Knox’s memorial: overlooking Piccadilly Circus in our Members’ Bar. We very much look forward to hosting our first event with the festival in September”
The Rob Knox London Film Festival returns in July 2025.
Rising star Rob Knox found his breakthrough role in Harry Potter and the Half Prince, playing Marcus Belby in 2008, but shortly after filming he was stabbed to death in Sidcup trying to protect his younger brother. The tragic event made headline news and highlighted the continued concerns about knife crimes. This led to his father Colin Knox forming the Rob Knox Foundation in his honour which as Ray Winstone as its patron. as well as the Rob Knox London Film Festival.
Websites:
Main Charity: robknox.org
Film Festival: www.robknox.org/the-rob-knox-film-festival/
Twitter/Instagram: @RobKnoxUK @robknoxfilm
