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| STEPHEN GERRARD-HAYDEN: "IDEAS MAN" | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7410 | |||
| Student production. A profile of Warrington inventor Stephen Gerrard-Hayden who has designed and patented a new type of golf tee. After a description of the new invention, Stephen describes his troubled background that includes a failed business venture, health problems and homelessness. Reverend Bill Burgess from the local Wycliffe church talks about Stephen's perceived rehabilitation, which is contradicted by scenes from a night out in Warrington. Stephen revisits a Salvation Army hostel where he once stayed to explain how religion helped him through a difficult time. Ends with Stephen reflecting on the fine line between genius and lunacy. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| HOOLIGAN | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7411 | |||
| Student documentary exploring hooliganism at football matches. Combines archive footage with the recollections and views of a 'Barnsley fan'. Also features contributions from Geoff Pearson, a lecturer of football history, who explains the background to this kind of disorder, the mentality of those who get involved and the changing approaches to tackling it. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [THE MYSTERIOUS GOSFORTH HALL HOTEL] | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7412 | |||
| Student production about mysterious goings-on at the Gosforth Hall Hotel in Cumbria. Current and former staff and guests relate their stories of unusual noises and happenings inside which are illustrated by dramatic reconstructions and camera effects. Also features a contribution from the Reverend of the local church who dismisses the stories as superstition. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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| OBSESSION: FRIEND OR FOE? | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7413 | |||
| Short student documentary examining the issue of eating disorders and featuring contributions from a weight-loss club leader, a psychologist in Stockport, the founder of a support organisation and an anorexia sufferer. Contributors give their views on topics such as the causes and treatment of these disorders and images of the ideal body shape portrayed by the media. Includes footage of fashion shows and shoots. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| ONE FOOT IN THE RAVE | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7414 | |||
| Student documentary about three Warrington pensioners who keep active in different ways. Stanley Knowles goes out every Friday and Saturday night to local nightclubs. Tom O'Brien is seen scuba diving next to sharks and exotic fish at an aquarium, whilst Annie Meehan attends belly dancing classes. The subjects talk about why they do this and share their thoughts on staying young at heart. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| TALKIN' 'BOUT MY REGENERATION | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7415 | |||
| Student production looking at the Ritz club in Manchester, contrasting memories of the venue as a dance hall with its modern main use as a nightclub. Patrons and staff describe the importance it has, and used to have, in people's lives and consider the differences in outlook and lifestyle between the generations who have been there. DJs and musicians ponder whether the building has a future within a city centre that is being filled with modern apartments. Includes contributions from DJs John Gannon and Dave Haslam, Andy Rourke (The Smiths), John Robb and bandleader Phil Moss. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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| ONCE AROUND THE BLOCK | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7416 | |||
| Student documentary that profiles Manchester's Oldham Street. Business owners and local commentators offer their views on the character and feel of the area, and on comparisons to London's Covent Garden. There are exterior and interior views of the shops, stalls, cafes, pubs and clubs that line the street, including Cafe Pop, Night and Day, Afflecks Palace, the Frog and Bucket and the King Inn. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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| TO HULME IT MAY CONCERN | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7417 | |||
| Student documentary examining the regeneration of Hulme in Manchester through the eyes of three local artists and with the use of archive film. Graffiti artist Kelzo, poet Louise Wallwein and photographer and film-maker Wayne Simmons talk about their work, their memories of the old Hulme and the area's creative influence. Also features contributions from social commentator John Robb. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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| DANCING WITH WOLVES | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7418 | |||
| Short student production investigating the poor run of form of the Warrington Wolves rugby league team. Features interviews with captain Matt Rodwell and other players, interspersed with footage of the squad training, action from their game against the London Broncos and shots of the crowd at the Wilderspool stadium. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| CHARLIE HALE | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7419 | |||
| Student production offering a profile of Charlie Hale, a Warrington-based comedian, as he tours clubs and hotels with his act. Mr Hale, together with colleagues and admirers, talk about his long career in the business, and how his Christian faith and keeping fit are important to him. Includes footage of Hale's act, an evangelical church service and shots of Charlie in his own gym. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| THE LIFE OF BRYDIE | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7420 | |||
| Student production offering a short profile of 62-year-old Manchester-based transsexual Brydie Shale. Shale recalls the lack of support for and understanding of transsexualism throughout her life. She is also seen shopping for clothes in Manchester City Centre and getting ready for a night out in the Gay Village. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| FOR THE FUN OF IT | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7421 | |||
| Incomplete student production about extreme sports. Opens with people performing jumps and tricks on roller blades and BMX bikes at an indoor circuit. Two young men then explain their passion for extreme sports and share their opinions on mental attitude, sports technique and safety. Features brief shots of kayaking, abseiling and rock climbing. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| A KOSHER COMMUNITY | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 7422 | |||
| Student documentary focussing on the lives of young Jewish people who have grown up in Manchester. Contributors talk about the large Jewish community in the city and the importance of Judaism to their everyday lives and to their own sense of identity. Topics include their friendships and values, their levels of religious commitment, involvement in charity work and youth groups, the importance of the family in Jewish culture and links with Israel. Features streetscenes in Prestwich as well as shots of social and religious events. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [BETH’S THIRD BIRTHDAY] | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 9679 | |||
| Beth opens her birthday presents with the help of her family. At her party, there is a special tea for the children; as her cake is brought in by her mother, everyone sings ‘Happy Birthday’. The film ends with Beth watching television with her father. | |||
| [BETH – GAMES AND BUBBLES] | |||
| Date: 2002 Film Number: 9680 | |||
| Young Beth and other children play ‘pass the parcel’, and dance around at a party, while adults blow bubbles to add to the fun. On another occasion, Beth and her mother play at doctors and nurses, administering first aid to dolls. | |||
| [BETH – CHRISTMAS AND 4TH BIRTHDAY] | |||
| Date: 2002/3 Film Number: 9681 | |||
| On Christmas morning, young Beth opens her many presents, one of which is a horse-drawn carriage for her Barbie doll. She is seen with her parents at their evening meal, and there is another meal on Boxing Day. For her fourth birthday, she helps her mother decorate a chocolate cake, and the film ends with her opening her presents. | |||
| [CHRISTMAS AND OTHER SCENES] | |||
| Date: 2002-3 Film Number: 12234 | |||
| Family scenes from the Leach family. The film begins with scenes from a small family gathering at home to celebrate a birthday. The family sit and chat and eat cake. We see Emily and Rachel being given their bath. In November the family celebrate Bonfire Night with fireworks in the garden. This is followed by Christmas scenes. We watch a nativity play, and back home Emily and Rachel play with balloons in the sitting room. On Christmas Eve the girls hang up their stockings and leave a mince pie for Santa. On Christmas Day we see the girls opening their presents. Later in December we see them painting pictures in the kitchen. There are snow scenes in February and we also see Rachel's birthday celebrations at home with the family. In April there is a trip to the zoo, and throughout the summer of 2003 we see the girls enjoying a wide range of activities at home in the family garden. They play in a treehouse, a paddling pool, a sandpit and on a trampoline. There are holiday scenes from Wales. The family visit Carmarthen Castle and Beaumaris Castle. They play on the beach and take a ride on a miniature railway. We also see them on board a ferry. | |||
| HOMER | |||
| Date: c2003 Film Number: 12107 | |||
| This is a film about 'Homer', a Deep Ocean Vertical Profiler developed by the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory at Bidston Observatory. We learn all about how Homer was developed and what the scientists are hoping to learn from the data Homer will collect. We see a prototype being tested at the Blue Planet Aquarium and then we see Homer's first deployment on June 20th 2001 at Loch Etive in Scotland. The first deployment is a success and the film ends with still images of the people who contributed to this success. | |||
| TEA WITH GANDHI | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 6184 | |||
| Reconstruction of scenes from Ellen Evans' childhood. As a little girl, she listens to her grandfather Arthur Laycock reminisce about Gandhi's visit to Bolton, and the effect the visit had on his job as a mill worker. | |||
| OI REF! | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7423 | |||
| Student documentary examining the verbal and physical abuse that football referees at all levels have to put up with. Officials, including international referee Uriah Rennie, and officers from the Football Association share their thoughts on the challenges that referees face. The film looks at media coverage of and reaction to controversial decisions. There are reconstructions of intimidating incidents experienced by junior officials, a Lancashire FA commission dealing with an allegation of abuse, and footage of referees in action. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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