Rent Shadows of Progress (1977)
4.5 of 5 from 4 ratings
13h 48min
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- Synopsis:
As Britain emerged from the Second World War, new social, political and ideological challenges brought about inevitable ai far-reaching change. With change came a need to look at, and engage with, the country's people, places, values and industrie in fresh and exciting ways. Out of the shadows cast by such celebrated documentarists as Humphrey Jennings and Paul Rotha emerged the likes of John Krish, Eric Marquis and Derrick Knight, each of whom employ bold and distinctive new techniques in order to tackle an increasingly diverse array of subjects. Until now, the films and filmmakers in this collection have been unjustly overlooked and under-appreciated. Yet the films presented here - commissioned by private industry, commerci sponsors, government departments and independent charities are every bit as inspired, ground-breaking and indispensable a: anything produced by the Free Cinema or British documentary movements. - Actors:
- John Krish, Eric Marquis, Derrick Knight
- Directors:
- John Krish, Eric Marquis, Derrick Knight
- Aka:
- Shadows of Progress: Documentary Film in Post-War Britain 1951-1977
- Studio:
- BFI Video
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
