London-based journalist teams up with Stamford and Rutland Amnesty Group and Stamford Anti-Racism Group for exhibition opening Festival of Social Justice
Celebrated journalists are set to feature in a multimedia photography exhibition opening the Festival of Social Justice.
Eddie Botsio’s 'Truth to Power' project which will open Stamford and Rutland Amnesty Group’s online Festival of Social Justice tomorrow (May 18).
The exhibition celebrates the reporters, producers and editors who have covered some of the most challenging stories of the past year.
Notable names include Victoria Derbyshire of the BBC, Pippa Crerar of the Mirror, Richard Watson of BBC Newsnight and Natalie Morris who works for the MetroUK as well as an author and podcast co-host.
Although London-based, Eddie has been collaborating locally with both Stamford and Rutland Amnesty Group and Stamford Anti-Racism Group to deliver this festival opener.
In a combination of portraits, audio and video, journalists discuss recent history including Brexit, the pandemic, George Floyd’s murder, the election of Joe Biden for president of the USA and the storming of the Capitol building.
Eddie said: "I’ve seen former colleagues abused simply for doing their job, attempting to hold power to account.
"In lockdown I felt hopeless, helpless, dread and fear. Pictures from Minneapolis of three generations of black men protesting to have their humanity recognised, moved me to tears.
"I was reminded of Toni Morrison’s quote: 'No time for self-pity, no room for fear. In times of dread artists must never choose to remain silent.'
"I picked up my camera and ‘Truth to Power’ was born. I'm grateful to every participant and especially to Arts Council England which has supported my vision."
The exhibition will be launched on https://truthtopowerexhibition.com and a physical exhibition will be held at a later date.
Amnesty Group’s Festival of Social Justice events can be found via the Stamford Arts Centre ‘What’s On’ page.