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| SECTION 28 MANCHESTER | |||
| Date: c2003 Film Number: 12930 | |||
| Section 28 was a controversial piece of legislation introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government in 1988. Section or Clause 28 of the Local Government Act was designed to "prohibit the promotion of homosexuality by local authorities", in effect stifling discussion of the subject in schools, leaving LGBT+ pupils even more isolated than before, and preventing councils from funding local initiatives to help their gay and lesbian residents. The legislation remained in force until 2000 in Scotland, and 2003 in the rest of the country. There was ferocious resistance to it, and in this documentary film, speakers from Manchester Council and other organisations relate how they set about tackling and ultimately defeating it. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| HOW THE BUZZ WAS CREATED? | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 12934 | |||
| Pirate radio, loved by its DJs and listeners, is thrilling for those involved, but comes with its own set of problems. Radio presenter Sam Brown recalls how he and Eric Haughton, aka Eric B of Buzz 88 FM in Manchester, first met. Eric talks about the highs and lows of running a popular pirate radio station and considers the challenges of staying one step ahead of the authorities while continuing to broadcast to a loyal local audience. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| BIRCH HILL: END OF AN ERA | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 12964 | |||
| The imposing clock tower of Birch Hill Hospital near Rochdale in Lancashire has been a feature of the Pennine landscape since the 19th century. The hospital was originally a union workhouse, part of a nationwide system for tackling poverty introduced after the Poor Law Amendment Act was implemented in 1837. Though local activist Thomas Livesey led public demonstrations against it, government commissioners demanded the construction of a giant building, known as Dearnley workhouse. The harsh conditions and enforced separation of families meant that this place was only for the most desperate poor people of the area. Following this grim beginning, the building later became a hospital for World War One troops and in time a general medical facility. In the 21st century however, there is debate about its usefulness, though the building has become a well-known feature for local people and would be missed. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| CONTACT | |||
| Date: c2004 Film Number: 12935 | |||
| The Contact theatre began its life as the Manchester Young People’s Theatre, part of the University. Though its name has changed, its remit remains the same – to provide creative opportunities for young people not available elsewhere. In this short film, we go behind the scenes with members of staff Martin Stannage and Rachel Littlewood. Events promoter Barney Doodlebug, projects manager Jennie Sutton, communications manager Punam Ramchurn, and technician Anne Meeussen all discuss their work, and there are scenes from different workshops. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| [BETH – NATIVITY PLAY AND BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 9684 | |||
| Scenes from young Beth’s school nativity play; also children celebrating Christmas at home, and Beth’s 5th birthday, in which she opens her presents with her mother, becoming particularly entranced by a musical box. The reel ends with a professional entertainer performing at her birthday party. | |||
| [BETH – DANCING AND FACE PAINTING] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 9685 | |||
| Young Beth sings and dances in her bedroom; after a spot of face painting, she shows her fairy book to her father, demanding that he films it. | |||
| [BETH – BARBIE AND THE FAIRY] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 9686 | |||
| Young Beth plays with her Barbie doll and Barbie’s horse-drawn carriage; she is seen playing outside in the garden, and then dressed in her fairy outfit, acting out a little drama involving a doll and a teddy bear. | |||
| [60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 10634 | |||
| A surprise 60th birthday party. Family and friends are gathered in a room decorated with 60th birthday balloons. A DJ plays music and the party guests are recorded sending their birthday wishes. The man who the party is being held for makes his entrance and is overwhelmed by the surprise. He later cuts the cake and various family members take it in turns to feed him a bit. It is also the birthday of one of the guests at the party, he is presented with a cake and the family feed him bits of cake. Back home after the party, the daughters and niece (Sangeeta Dubb who was behind the camera at the party) of the man celebrating his 60th birthday record a birthday message. It is nearly 3am, they share a bottle of champagne and they are quite giddy. | |||
| MAPS [SIGNED VERSION] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12775 | |||
| People with learning disabilities and their support workers talk about Manchester Adult Placement Service. Fully signed, partly subtitled. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| PERSPECTIVE | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12776 | |||
| A group of boulderers - urban rock climbers - talk about and demonstrate their sport in Manchester and London. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| A PORTRAIT OF BARTON AERODROME | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12779 | |||
| A visit to Barton Aerodrome, a popular NW airfield under threat of closure. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| SCHOOL DINNERS SUCK | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12786 | |||
| Staff and pupils at Jeff Joseph Sale Moor Technology College give their opinions of school meals. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| YOUNG PEOPLE'S STORIES | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12787 | |||
| Three young Asian women who lived in hostels after leaving home as teenagers, tell their stories. A documentary made for the Children's Society's 'Safe in the City' project. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| CITY CENTRE PROJECT | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12793 | |||
| A look at the work of the Manchester City Centre Project, helping young people to live independently. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| THE HEART OF THE CITY | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12801 | |||
| A stop-motion animation urging the use of buses rather than cars in cities. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| DREAM | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12803 | |||
| A British Muslim woman, whose family origins lie in the Himalayas, goes walking in the Yorkshire Dales. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| OH NO... NOT ANOTHER MANCHESTER A-Z | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12806 | |||
| A short film looking at shops, theatres, etc in Manchester city centre and Salford Quays, in alphabetical order, edited to music. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| COW PARADE 2004 | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12808 | |||
| An A-Z of decorated fibreglass cows installed around Manchester city centre. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| OPTIONS | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12810 | |||
| Activities at Brook Court, a sheltered housing scheme for the elderly in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, including a visit to Lancashire Cricket Club, a game of bingo, and a birthday party held for the housing manager. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| OPTIONS [SIGNED VERSION] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12816 | |||
| Activities at Brook Court, a sheltered housing scheme for the elderly in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, including a visit to Lancashire Cricket Club, a game of bingo, and a birthday party held for the housing manager. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
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