Theatre never materialised.

In fact, only one protester turned up outside the theatre with a number of people looking on from across Queen Street.

Ms Suhailah May Mu-Min was protesting about what she believes was a "back door method'' by the Little Theatre in obtaining the film, before the 1.15 p.m. show.

But she also pointed out that people should be educated about the real story of how Islam has raised the consciousness of black people.

Ms Mu-Min, of Court Street, said: "I have seen no-one going in here apart from one or two creeping in from the restaurant next door.

"I came to protest because I think it should have been shown in the Liberty Theatre where it could have reached everyone, but no-one else has turned up today.'' There were no protesters outside the 5.15 p.m. showing of the film. Co-manager Mr. Lee White has defended the way the theatre obtained rights to show the film.

He said there had been no problems with the protest and the numbers in the theatre had been low but that was not surprising for a midweek showing.

He said: "The people I have spoken to said the film was excellent and I am sure once word gets round we will be turning people away by weekend. We are showing the film for long enough for everyone to see it.''