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| [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] | |||
| JUST ANOTHER SATURDAY | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7424 | |||
| Student documentary remembering the Warrington bombings of 1993 and featuring interviews with the parents of one of the victims, Tim Parry, who have set up a Peace Centre in memory of the two boys who were killed. Using photographs, news footage and the recollections of contributors, the film tells the story of the IRA attack and its aftermath before examining the educational work carried out at the Peace Centre. Also features scenes from the memorial service held on the tenth anniversary of the bombings. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| TO SHOP OR NOT TO SHOP: THE FUTURE IS ONLINE? | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7425 | |||
| Magazine-style student production documenting the experiences of two families in the North of England who agree to try out online grocery shopping and compare this to visiting the supermarket in person. The families give their opinions on the pros and cons of both approaches and contributions are given from a sociologist and an online shopping expert. Also shows how an online order is processed, selected and prepared for delivery at a supermarket depot. Ends with ten 'top tips' for a successful online shopping experience. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| THE LOST CHILDREN | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7426 | |||
| Student documentary looking at the issue of runaway children. Features contributions from a young Southport woman who, as a child, ran away from home after being abused, and from a mother who lost her teenage daughter in tragic circumstances. Children from Abbey Village School in Chorley imagine what it would be like to be a runaway, and Andy McCullough from 'Safe In The City' talks about how his organisation supports young people who end up on the streets in Manchester. Contains archive footage of family scenes. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| WHO'S CRUISIN'? | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7427 | |||
| Student production about the appeal of 'car cruising' and the associated car modification culture. Enthusiasts share their passion for doing up their cars, talk about the social scene and the often illegal race meetings. Tony Borchell explains how and why he has set up in business customising cars. Staff at Street Sounds in Wigan create car audio systems and are seen entering competitions in a custom car show held at Doncaster racecourse. Includes footage of a race meeting in a car park. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| FUNNY BUSINESS | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7428 | |||
| Student production. Profile of emerging stand-up comedian Steve Shanyaski who has just given up his job to pursue a career in comedy. There is footage of Shanyaski on stage at the Frog and Bucket club in Manchester on 28th April 2003 mixed with the comedian at home talking about his act and his hopes for the future. The camera follows him around as he shops in Stockport and goes to the post office in preparation for a comedy awards event. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [BINGO!] | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7429 | |||
| Student documentary about the Gala bingo club in Warrington, with contributions from staff and customers. Opens with a point-of-view shot as the camera enters the venue, and proceeds to the main hall. Staff at all levels then share their stories and experiences of dealing with the clients and management, and customers talk about their enthusiam for the game. Includes shots of fruit machines and of a bingo game in progress. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7430 | |||
| Student documentary about Penketh United FC, a boys football team in Warrington. It contrasts the work of volunteer manager Paul McDonna with Ray Hall, director of Everton FC's youth academy based at Bellefield, Liverpool in the development of young players. There are scenes from Penketh United's training sessions and from a match against Fife Rangers. Also includes footage of Wayne Rooney scoring goals for Everton. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| THE NORTHWEST: A UFO GATEWAY? | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7431 | |||
| Student production in which the founder of the British UFO Studies Centre, Eric Morris, outlines the work that he and his organisation carry out and recounts stories of local sightings in the Runcorn and Widnes area. Also features scenes from a 'regional conference' held inside Waterloo Community Centre in Runcorn at which Mr Morris makes a presentation to enthusiasts. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| MIND GAMES | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7432 | |||
| Student documentary showing David Knight, a stage hypnotist, performing one of his shows. Susan Leigh, a clinical hypnotherapist, argues that stage shows run by underqualified practitioners undermine the serious work done by the profession. Knight defends stage hypnotism, arguing that it acts as a shop front for the power of hypnosis as a therapeutic tool. Includes shots of volunteers under hypnosis at one of Knight's shows held in a social club. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| THE THIN IDEAL | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7433 | |||
| Student production looking at how the media, and magazines in particular, depict the "ideal" female body shape by using images of thin fashion models, and the impact this has on consumers. Young women explain how these unrealistic portrayals can make them feel self-conscious about their body, and a group of lads discuss the physical dimensions of their ideal woman. Includes several images of female celebrities and fashion models plus interior shots of women's clothes shops. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| THE TRUTH ABOUT WICCANS | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7434 | |||
| Student production featuring interviews with two followers of the Wicca religion. After opening point-of-view shots of a journey through a wood, Deb and "Amy" talk about how they became Wiccans and debunk some of the popular myths about witches. Deb describes the origins of the religion, and the symbols, rituals and festivals associated with it. Ends with Deb practising her faith at home by chanting a spell. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| LIVING LANGUAGE | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7435 | |||
| Student documentary giving a profile of lecturer and performance poet Jo Warburton. Warburton, who teaches language and communication at Unversity College Warrington, talks about her upbringing in unfashionable Dallam, the subjects she writes about, and her interest in gardening and archaeology. Includes a recital of 'Dallam' and shots of that area, plus a stage performance of her song 'Eine Kleine Crap Neighbour'. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [BILL DRUMMOND PROFILE] | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7436 | |||
| Student production profiling musician and artist Bill Drummond. Drummond, part of the KLF and K Foundation as well as other music and art ventures, offers his thoughts on some of his controversial projects and stunts. These include the burning of one million pounds on a remote Scottish island, and Drummond firing blanks from a machine gun at the audience during his band's performance at a televised awards show. Features contributions from colleagues and footage from music videos and television appearances. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| CARISMA | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7437 | |||
| Student documentary about community organisation Carisma that works in the Moss Side, Hulme and Longsight areas of Manchester to counter street crime and offer viable alternatives to young people. Chairperson Erinma Bell and other core members talk about how Carisma was set up, how it seeks to engage with existing groups and the authorities, the public events it organises and projects it hopes to run in the future. Members at a Carisma event also explain why they joined the organisation. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [PERCEPTIONS OF HELL] | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7438 | |||
| Student documentary examining people's perceptions of hell. After an opening scene in which a man faces a 'hell-ish' wait for a bus to arrive, the three contributors - a Warrington vicar, a pagan and a non-religious young woman - offer their thoughts and opinions on the concept of hell. Their views are set against depictions of hell in literature and images of war, destruction and disfigurement. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| DEALING WITH DEPRESSION | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7439 | |||
| Student production profiling Manchester musician and songwriter Bryan Glancy who suffers from bipolar affective disorder. Glancy talks about the dramatic effect this has had on his life and about his music projects that have involved collaborations with alternative comedians and other Manchester musicians. Features insights into the condition from Tony McAlpine at the Mood Swings Network. Also includes Glancy performing in a bar and on Oxford Road. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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