Film will raise funds for charity.
Light House Media Centre in Wolverhampton have teamed up with the Teenage Cancer Trust to fundraise for their vital services and raise awareness of teenage cancer.
The Fault in our Stars, a bestselling novel by John Green, has been faithfully transferred to the screen and plays at the Chubb Buildings venue from this Friday, 11th July for one week.
The story focuses on Hazel and Gus, teenagers who share wit, a disdain for convention and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel’s other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.
Light House reviewer Darryl Griffiths says of the film “The Fault In Our Stars is a profound, wonderfully sincere tearjerker that deserves to reach beyond its obvious target audience.”
Ben Sambrook, a local teenager who lost his battle with cancer in February just before his 15th birthday, enjoyed Light House, and inspired this fundraising week. “Ben had a lot of difficult treatment and time away from school in his teenage years. He depended upon Teenage Cancer Trust meetups and socials for support, where friends could empathize with each other.” says Light House’s Julie Homfray. “He loved films and the cinema at Light House, and his family felt the story ‘The Fault in our Stars’ was really well written and an important story for all generations to hear. We are pleased to be screening the film and fundraising in his memory, and will have badges, wristbands and collections at evening screenings all week, with our special £4 matinées showing on Tuesday and Wednesday. “