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| INTERNATIONAL BRIGADERS (IBERS) OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR - MANCHESTER MEMORIAL TO MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7525 | |||
| Edited version of events surrounding the dedication of the Spanish Civil War International Brigades Memorial at Manchester Town Hall in 1983. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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| INTERNATIONAL BRIGADERS (IBERS) OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR - JAMARA LIVES ON | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7526 | |||
| Edited version of events surrounding the dedication of the Spanish Civil War International Brigades' Memorial at Manchester Town Hall in 1983. With commentary by Bernard Levine. Uses footage from the Spanish Civil War with a focus primarily on the discussion of IBers and their families about the four-part Channel 4 programme on the Spanish Civil War. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| GRENADA MEETING - PART 1 | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7531 | |||
| The first part of a meeting at the West Indian Sports and Social Centre, Longsight , Manchester in response to the tragic developments in Grenada - the killings of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and three other ministers of the New Jewel Movement by people in their own party and the invasion by US troops. The meeting is convened by Grenada Overseas Association, a non-political organisation and addressed by Gus John and others. Gus John introduces himself as a member of Race Today, New Jewel Movement and others and gives a cogent description of the events leading to the current situation. He talks about Bernard Cord and his support for many pro-Western positions in the world - Zionism, Ian Smith in Rhodesia, etc. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| GRENADA MEETING - PART 2 | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7532 | |||
| The second part of a meeting at the West Indian Sports and Social Centre, Longsight, Manchester in response to the tragic developments in Grenada - the killings of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and three other ministers of the New Jewel Movement by people in their own party and the invasion by US troops. The meetings includes contributions from the floor with a very impassioned discussion about the events, as there are mixed views about the nature and intention of the US invasion. There are contributions from Elouise and Berry Edwards with calls for solidarity and a relief fund. Gus John concludes with a statement about Grenadans' right to determine their own future and destiny and the necessity for all foreign occupiers to leave. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| GRENADA FILM SHOW DISCUSSION | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7533 | |||
| A meeting about Grenada following a film show at WFA in Manchester. Gus John gives a talk about the events in Grenada following the killings of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and three other ministers of the New Jewel Movement by people in their own party, and the invasion by US troops. He talks about the toppling of the dictator Garey, the composition of the New Jewel Movement (NJM) from many diverse backgrounds and the heated debates about its direction in the context of the need to take the masses of people with them, and some of the failings to achieve this. Discussion is open to the floor where there is debate about the future. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| PALESTINIAN EVENING | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7534 | |||
| Introduction and discussion around the screening at WFA in Manchester, of the film 'Massacre of Kafr Kassem' made by Lebanese film-maker, Borhan Alaouie. Chaired by Fred Coker, Bill Kassan gives a 10 minute historical context to the film, tracing events from the 1947-8 war to the present. After the film, Fred Coker and Bill Kassan are joined by Dr Sakakini, who talks about Zionist policies since the 1967 occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, the building of settlements, confiscation of Palestinian land and about the impact on economic, social, educational and cultural life. This is followed by questions from the floor about the film and the situation in Israel and Palestine. Followed by a talk by Bernard Gibbons on the establishment of the Palestine Solidarity Committee after the invasion of Lebanon. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN CULTURE: HISTORY OF FILM IN AFRICA; ALTERNATIVES, AFTERNOON SESSION | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7549 | |||
| The eighth session of a 10 week Celebration of African Culture, held at WFA Media and Cultural Centre in Manchester between February and May 1983. Session chaired by Gareth Richards and panel - including Terence Ranger, Gus John, Angela Martin - answering questions and contributions about Haile Gerima's film 'Harvest'. Different members of the audience give their opinions about the particulars of class and nationality in Ethiopia and the land question. Much discussion about how the film represents life in Ethiopia, and Gus John tries to explain how the film is a general representation of certain issues rather than particular circumstances. The film show discussion is followed by a performance by the band Penket. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| MEETING WITH CHANNEL 4'S COMMISSIONING EDITOR, ALAN FOUNTAIN - 1 | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7550 | |||
| A meeting at WFA with Alan Fountain, Channel 4 Commissioning editor, with a panel including Gus John, Fred Coker and Gareth Richards, and an audience of mixed ages, gender and ethnic groups to discuss the success and failures of the Channel 4 remit to address the concerns of the black community through such programmes as 'Black on Black' and 'Eastern Eye'. Gus John gives an introduction making the point that blacks have become more visible but in a marginal and crisis oriented way. The channel has allowed involvement by black people to some degree but not with decision making. The news is euro-centric and white and when not so, only addresses the concerns of major nations. Excerpts of the programmes are viewed and intensive discussion takes place with participation from black activists such as Louise Da'Cocodia, Elouise Edwards, Bernie Butcher, and many others. Alan Fountain talks about the constraints Channel 4 faces, in particular the direction it may be forced to take in an arena where some want it to become more like commercial ITV, while others want to keep the original brief set down by the IBA (International Broadcasting Authority) to represent minority interests. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| CHANNEL 4 FORUM - ALAN FOUNTAIN AND WOWO WAUTERS | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7551 | |||
| This was the 4th week of WFA's autumn film society programme in 1983 entitled "Films as organisers." Guest speakers included Alan Fountain, Channel 4 commissioning editor for independent film, Greg Philo from Glasgow Media Group and a panel including Wowo Wauters, Theresa Wilkie (Chair) and Mohsin Zulfiqar from the Pakistani Workers' Association (PWA). Wowo Wauters talks about WFA's practice of access to media tools in making independent films. Alan Fountain speaks about the models for commissioning independent films and the Parliamentary Act which gave rise to Channel 4 and its surprisingly strong brief to seek new voices and innovation, but lack of finance to match this. He talks about the achievements and weaknesses of the channel and the rising pressures to reassess its direction. Extracts of 'Eastern Eye' are screened as an example of one of the programmes commissioned by Channel 4. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| CHANNEL 4 FORUM - MOSHIN ZULFIQAR AND GREG PHILO | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7552 | |||
| This was the 4th week of WFA's autumn film society programme in 1983 entitled "Films as organisers." Guest speakers included Alan Fountain, Channel 4 commissioning editor for independent film, Greg Philo from Glasgow Media Group and a panel including Wowo Wauters, Theresa Wilkie (Chair) and Mohsin Zulfiqar from the Pakistani Workers' Association (PWA). After a screening of extracts from the Channel 4 programme 'Eastern Eye', Zulfiqar speaks about it from an Asian and historical perspective and about the expectations black people have that Channel 4 will give a profile to issues of concern, such as cases of the Newham 8 and Bradford 12. Contributions are opened to the floor and Greg Philo gives a presentation about Glasgow Media Group, set up in 1974, and some of its research publications - 'Bad News', 'Really Bad News' and its TV programme, 'The Friday Alternative', a weekly media critique. He screens some clips from that programme covering issues like the image of women, religion, war - particularly the Falklands War. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| CHANNEL 4 FORUM - GREG PHILO | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7553 | |||
| This was the 4th week of WFA's 1983 autumn film society programme entitled "Films as organisers." Guest speakers included Alan Fountain, Channel 4 commissioning editor for independent film, Greg Philo from Glasgow Media Group and a panel including Wowo Wauters, Theresa Wilkie (Chair) and Mohsin Zulfiqar from the Pakistani Workers' Association (PWA). Continuation of a Greg Philo presentation about Glasgow Media Group, set up in 1974, and some of its research publications - 'Bad News', 'Really Bad News' and its TV programme, 'The Friday Alternative', a weekly media critique. He screens some clips from that programme covering issues like the image of women, religion, war - particularly the Falklands War. Discussion is opened to the floor and issues about avenues of redress are discussed - complaints to BBC and ITV and union action amongst others. Alan Fountain talks about his role as commissioning editor and gives examples of Channel 4's '11th Hour' and 'Black on Black', spaces where ideas and views can be put forward which may not be acceptable elsewhere. But they still generate controversy and cuts have been made. He screens a clip from 'The Cause of Ireland' to demonstrate his point. He talks about the impact these controversial programmes have on Channel 4. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| CHANNEL 4 FORUM - CONCLUSION | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7554 | |||
| This was the 4th week of WFA's 1983 autumn film society programme entitled "Films as organisers." Guest speakers included Alan Fountain, Channel 4 commissioning editor for independent film, Greg Philo from Glasgow Media Group and a panel including Wowo Wauters, Theresa Wilkie (Chair) and Mohsin Zulfiqar from the Pakistani Workers' Association (PWA). In this final part, Greg Philo talks about the consensual views held by most journalists, and Alan Fountain talks about the huge disincentive posed for journalists in putting their heads above water. They talk about balanced and unbalanced views in the news and the need to continue being a nuisance to have any impact and effect. To conclude the event Morena Monerang recites some poetry from Soweto, South Africa and Ireland. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| MELI ANTU | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7555 | |||
| A performance at WFA of Latin American songs of struggle by Meli Antu, the Chilean cultural group in exile in Britain since 1974 from Pinochet's Chile. "In the music of Meli Antu you will hear the true voice of South America - the voice of the Indian Peasant and the voice of the workers. It is the music born of struggle and hardship. The group was formed in Santiago shortly after the military coup of 1973 that installed the dictatorship of Pinochet. They were eventually forced to flee their homes and now living in England, they have worked consistently for the liberation of the Chilean people through their music and songs." Mike Harding. The group consists of Eduardo Avalos, Eduardo Gonzalez, Francisca Carrosco, Jose Carrosca and Omar Maldonado. Playing traditional instruments, charangos, zamponas, quenas, bombo, chajchas, guitars, accordion and singing songs. Songs are introduced by members of the group who explain the meaning and context of their origins. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| LOS AWATINAS CONCERT - INTRODUCTION AND MELI ANTU | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7561 | |||
| A benefit concert at Manchester University Students' Union for El Salvador, organised by Radio Farabundo Marti, the clandestine El Salvadorian radio station. In this first part, Meli Antu, the Manchester based Chilean cultural group in exile, perform first and Francisco Carrasco introduces the evening with a message of solidarity for El Salvador and Radio Farabundo Marti. Eduardo Gonzalez from Meli Antu speaks about El Salvador and the country's revolutionary movement FLMN (Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front). They perform for about 30 minutes before the MC introduces Los Awatinas, a Bolivian band living in France. Michael Vaughan interprets for the Spanish speaking musicians and explains the importance of the wind in their songs. The first set of songs are popular Bolivian songs followed by traditional music of the Aymara people. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| LOS AWATINAS CONCERT | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7562 | |||
| A benefit concert at Manchester University Students' Union for El Salvador, organised by Radio Farabundo Marti, the clandestine El Salvadorian radio station. In this second part, Los Awatinas a Bolivian band living in France are performing. Michael Vaughan interprets for the Spanish speaking musicians and explains the meaning of the songs. The first set of songs are popular Bolivian songs followed by traditional music of the Aymara people. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| LOS AWATINAS CONCERT - FINALE | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7563 | |||
| A benefit concert at Manchester University Students' Union for El Salvador, organised by Radio Farabundo Marti, the clandestine El Salvadorian radio station. In this third and final part, Los Awatinas a Bolivian band living in France are performing. Michael Vaughan interprets for the Spanish speaking musicians and explains the meaning of the songs. Towards the end of the concert they play traditional music of the Aymara people of Bolivia. The musicians explain that this is music of the high plains, where there is no separation between people and musicians and they invite someone from the audience to dance with them. Then the whole audience is welcomed to dance. The evening finishes with a raffle as a fund raiser. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| FASHION SHOW 8411 | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7564 | |||
| Fashion Show at the Moss Side Community Centre popularly known as 8411 (based on the phone number). The evening starts with a troupe of young people doing acrobatics. Music is from Syndicate. An MC gives a commentary on the fashion parade - typical male and female fashions of the early 1980s. And at intervals other people perform - acrobatics once again and a live reggae singer. Audience shots and people socialising towards the end. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| MEETING WITH CHANNEL 4'S COMMISSIONING EDITOR, ALAN FOUNTAIN - 2 | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7568 | |||
| A meeting with Alan Fountain at WFA with a panel including Gus John, Fred Coker and Gareth Richards and an audience of mixed ages, gender and ethnic groups to discuss the successes and failures of Channel 4's remit to address the concerns of the black community through such programmes as Black on Black and Eastern Eye. A disabled woman asks Alan Fountain about ratings and Elouise Edwards (a black community activist) speaks about a racist programme she had seen on TV. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| INTERVIEW WITH KLAUS WILDENHAHN | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7611 | |||
| Film show discussion at WFA in Manchester with a German observational documentary film-maker who works entirely without a script - method of direct cinema - cinema veritÇ. He talks about his film-making techniques to an audience of approximately 30 people including John Crumpton. Discussion about issues of authenticity in documentary film-making, how his films have been received, German New Cinema. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY- STANLEY BAILEY & MR CHAMBERS INTERVIEWS | |||
| Date: 1983 Film Number: 7660 | |||
| Interview with Mr Stanley Bailey, Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, who talks about his job and how he tries to achieve a consensus in the context of consultation and the Police Authority. How he welcomes a cross-fertilisation of views and ideas and a change of people over the years with a balancing of community and police expectations. He comments on the Police Authorities' powers and suggests they should not impose control, but need to have information to give advice. He speaks about the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and community policing. This interview is followed by an interview with Mr Chambers, Deputy Chief Constable of Northumbria. He speaks about his role, the future and computerisation. He speaks about his involvement with Complaints Board and how to handle allegations and procedures. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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