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Cinema Wales ~ Admission with a Festival 3-Day or Single-day Pass youth under 18 are free
Film titles and schedule will be released at a later date

Friday, September 4, 2026 
12:30 - 1:00 pm ~ Counting Butterflies 
1:00 - 2:30 pm ~ Mr. Burton 
2:30 - 3:00 pm ~ Welsh Communities in the USA
3:00 - 4:00 pm ~ Who Do You Think You Are:
                                                             Greg Davies

Saturday, September 5, 2026 
12:30 - 1:00 pm ~ Counting Butterflies 
  1:00 - 2:30 pm ~ Mr. Burton 
  2:30 - 3:00 pm ~ Welsh Communities in the USA
  3:00 - 4:00 pm ~ Who Do You Think You Are:
                                                               Greg Davies

Mr Burton - 124 min. Released in the UK in 2025, explores the early life of Welsh actor Richard Burton and his relationship with his mentor Philip Burton. It is directed by Marc Evans, written by Tom Bullough and Josh Hyams, and stars Harry Lawtey as Richard, alongside Toby Jones (as Philip Burton), and Lesley Manville.

Welsh Communities in the USA - 22 min
In 1862 a small number of Welsh people migrated to North America to settle Welsh language communities without resistance. Today you can still see the heritage and history of the Welsh in these communities, so Steffan Morris and his dad went to visit. We wanted to see how we as two Welsh people would connect with the people of these areas, and they did…... 

Counting Butterflies -
 30 min. This beautifully filmed peek into the world of butterfly monitoring in South Wales.  Following non-expert monitors who are dedicated citizen scientists as well as experts working on a project to rescue the UK's most threatened butterfly: the High Brown Fritillary. Butterfly counting is of course much more than just counting. Butterflies are indicator species. They offer us insight into the health of our environment. Monitoring is also skilled observation and a way of life for many.  Created as master's graduation film by Bethan Gilmartin

Who Do You Think You Are ~ Greg Davies - 60 min. Comedian Greg Davies investigates his Welsh roots, taking him to North Wales, South Wales and back again.  He gets more than he bargained for when he identifies a wayward great-grandfather and uncovers everything from illegitimate children to royal connections. 

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    • Join the Legacy Society
    • WNAA Book Store >
      • Publications and Recordings
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      • E-Hymnal Project
  • Scholarships and Grants
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    • Sue Stealey Festival Scholarship
    • Past Recipients Scholarship and Grant
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