Flatpack Monthly: Together We Cycle

Chronicling the remarkable resurgence of cycling in the Netherlands, this feature-length documentary film details the pivotal social and political shifts that transformed it into a dominant mode of transport.

The film explores how, against global car-centric trends, the Dutch consciously championed cycling, making it integral to their society. Through interviews with key figures, and some amazing archive material, it uncovers the journey from vehicle prioritisation to today's cycle-friendly infrastructure.

This Dutch success story offers valuable lessons for cities like Birmingham. With Birmingham's own ambitions for sustainable transport and active travel, the film's exploration of policy changes, community engagement, and the re-imagining of urban spaces for cyclists provides compelling relevancies and potential blueprints for developing a similarly thriving cycling culture in the West Midlands.

This screening is part of Flatpack's monthly residency at The Mockingbird. Expect all manner of films – previews, rediscovered gems, and under-the-radar curiosities you won't find anywhere else.