Comic Relief is excited to present RE-ROOTED – an exhibition curated with celebrated Syrian and BAFTA award winning documentary filmmaker, Hassan Akkad, to share a surprising and moving insight into the stories of seven refugees from across the globe who came to the UK seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.

Through a collection of illuminating interviews, photography, and short film, visitors will learn the reasons why each of the contributors had to leave their homes behind. From Afghanistan to Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Syria, and El Salvador, the series showcases the extraordinary journeys they have been on and explores how they have rebuilt their lives in the UK whilst pursuing passions such as law, fashion, and theatre. The result is a surprising and moving insight into the strength, support, and sense of humour it takes to make Britain your home.

RE-ROOTED will feature photography by Amir Mahdavi, who also came to the UK as a refugee.

The free exhibition will open on Wednesday 21 June at the contemporary Gallery@OXO, located in London’s busy South Bank and will run until Sunday 25 June.