Animal Justice Party members are invited to join the Hon. Emma Hurst MLC for an exclusive conversation ahead of a preview screening of the documentary Sentient at Tower Cinemas, Newcastle.

Part 1: Conversation with Emma Hurst (Members Only)

Date: Sunday 23 August 2026
Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Location: Upstairs Foyer, Tower Cinemas, Newcastle (183-185 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300)
Cost: FREE (RSVP required - Animal Justice Party Members only)

Join Emma for an informal hour discussing the fight for animals in NSW Parliament, including her advocacy to end animal experimentation and the future for animals in New South Wales.

NOTE: This RSVP does not include your ticket to the Sentient screening.

Part 2: Sentient Documentary Screening

The Animal Justice Party Newcastle-Hunter Regional Group is proud to present a special Newcastle preview screening of the Tony Jones-directed documentary Sentient.

Date: Sunday 23 August 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Upstairs Foyer, Tower Cinemas, Newcastle (183-185 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300)
Cost: $20 per ticket
Tickets: Purchase separately via Five Star Cinemas

Emma will introduce the screening and share why this documentary is essential viewing.

The upstairs bar will be open throughout with drinks, snacks and plant-based popcorn available to purchase.

About Sentient

Directed by Tony Jones, former host of ABC's Q&A, Sentient is a compelling documentary exploring animal experimentation through Dr Lisa Jones-Engel, a primatologist turned animal welfare advocate. The film examines the ethical questions surrounding the use of animals in research and whether harming animals can still be justified in the name of science.

Please remember to RSVP for the conversation and purchase your screening ticket separately, as places are limited for both.