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| MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL SIGNED AND SUBTITLED. | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12854 | |||
| A promotional film for Manchester City Council highlighting its vision, mission and values. Introduced by council leader Sir Richard Leese, the film showcases projects around the city, and council staff from a wide range of departments talk about how their work benefits local people. Signed and subtitled version. 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/ | |||
| WE ARE FROM SUDAN | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12862 | |||
| Young people from Sudan now living in Manchester talk about the differences between life in Sudan and in the UK. 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/ | |||
| TATTOO | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12870 | |||
| Tattooist Danny Rossiter talks about his craft and works on a customer in his Manchester studio, while members of the public show off their tattoos. 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/ | |||
| ZION ARTS CENTRE | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12876 | |||
| A visit to the Zion Arts Centre in Hulme in Manchester, which provides creative opportunities for local young people aged 11-25. The visit includes a tour around the building and a look at workshops in dancing, breakdancing, rapping and choral singing. 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 A-Z OF WELL-KNOWN FILMS | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12877 | |||
| An idiosyncratic, whistle-stop guide to some famous films. 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-Z OF FILM-MAKING | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12882 | |||
| A humorous short guide to the main elements of film-making. 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/ | |||
| MAPS | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12883 | |||
| People with learning disabilities and their support workers talk about Manchester Adult Placement Service. 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/ | |||
| PEOPLE FIRST | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12917 | |||
| Helen Bowry, one of the development workers at High Peak Community Art Group based at High Lea Hall, introduces the project's history and its work providing an innovative service encouraging and supporting artists with disabilities. Several of the art practitioners at High Lea Hall describe how they first found about the project, and how their involvement has inspired their creative abilities, enabled them to practice and improve their skills, and had an overwhelmingly positive effect on their lives. 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/ | |||
| WHAT A FINE DAY FOR A SKATE | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12927 | |||
| Keen skateboarder Luke Batchelor introduces a film about the thriving skate scene in Manchester. The sport, which is growing in popularity, is praised by enthusiasts for allowing freedom of expression and individuality, the fact that it is not a regimented team sport being one of its many attractions. For those who feel that ‘skating dictates our whole lifestyle’, owners of specialist shops talk about the styles of clothing that go with the sport. However, even though Manchester has one of the best skate scenes in the country, it’s not popular with everyone, and the film looks at some of the physical barriers introduced into the city centre environment to prevent skating. It also visits public and private purpose-built skate parks to check out their facilities. 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 DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12928 | |||
| A look at a typical day in the life of Harry Halpin and other environmental activists in their campsite home in Bilston Glen, Midlothian. The camp was established by protestors trying to prevent the building of a bypass road through the woodland area. The activists’ daily routine includes scavenging for food, communal meals, and keeping the camp habitable in its cold and muddy location. Harry also goes to Stirling University for a teach-in with interested students. 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/ | |||
| TEENAGE KICKS | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12932 | |||
| Money, sex, and drugs, not to mention skin blemishes - this short film is a lively, humorous, and rude snapshot of the traditional preoccupations of the average British teenager. Produced on a very low budget by young media trainees at the Workers’ Film Association in Old Trafford, it is shot on their premises and in the surrounding area, and edited to the song that says it best. 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/ | |||
| SURE START - ROCHDALE 2004 | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 12938 | |||
| The Sure Start programme began in 1998 with the aim of helping parents and young children living in disadvantaged areas. This film visits the Rochdale Sure Start centre in 2004 where there are a variety of activities on offer – creche facilities, play activities for toddlers to promote learning and development of language and social skills, cookery classes, and communal musical sessions for children and their parents. There are opportunities for the adults to share their experiences on issues such as dealing with behavioural problems or to give feedback on what they have learned. There is also a quiet space for them to read and relax while their children play happily elsewhere in the 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/ | |||
| [BETH – CHRISTMAS EVE, SNOW WHITE AND 6TH BIRTHDAY] | |||
| Date: 2004/5 Film Number: 9687 | |||
| Young Beth’s household prepares to welcome Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day she opens her presents in her parents’ bedroom, and dances around the room in her new Snow White outfit. The film ends with scenes from her sixth birthday party, featuring a professional entertainer. Finally, as her mother carries in the cake, everyone sings ‘Happy Birthday’. | |||
| [EMILY AND RACHEL] | |||
| Date: 2004-5 Film Number: 12229 | |||
| Leach family scenes focusing on their daughters, Emily and Rachel. We begin with scenes from the summer of 2004, where we see the girls at a Sea Life Centre, looking at stingrays and sea lions. We then see the family having a ride on a miniature railway. This is followed by scenes from Whitby. The family play on the beach, visit Whitby Abbey and walk along the pier. We also see them at their campsite where Rachel and her mum play a ball game. Back at home the girls play in the garden, sliding down a toy slide into their paddling pool. In November there is small family gathering for Dad's birthday, they have a cake and then fireworks in the back garden. The next day we see the girls playing in the living room. We then have Christmas scenes in December. We see two nativity plays, one featuring Rachel and the second featuring Emily. The family then take a ride on the East Lancashire Railway Santa Train. We see the family on the train where there is entertainment and Santa hands out gifts to the children. On Christmas Eve the girls hang up their stockings, leave a carrot for Rudolph and a mince pie for Santa. They also sprinkle glitter on the doorstep to help guide Rudolph in. On Christmas day the girls open their presents. In early January we see a small family gathering for Emily's birthday, followed by a children's party at a soft play centre. | |||
| THE ENERGY OF ESTHER CLARKE | |||
| Date: c2005 Film Number: 12909 | |||
| Soca Aerobics teacher Esther Clarke talks about her lifelong love of music and dancing and the company she has set up in Moss Side in Manchester. She is also seen with a class at Claremont Primary School, and in an evening workshop with a group of young people. 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/ | |||
| AN EMIGRANT'S TALE | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 6779 | |||
| A short documentary film describing how the Cherian family emigrated from India to the North West of England, via Singapore, during the mid Twentieth Century. Philip and Elizabeth Cherian describe their childhood in Singapore and explain how their father was imprisoned there by the Japanese during World War II. Includes extracts of archival footage featuring the state of Kerala in India and Changi village in Singapore. | |||
| ROYTON LIVES THROUGH THE AGES | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10419 | |||
| A report on archaeological excavations at the site of Royton Hall, Oldham, beginning with a brief look at the town, then revealing the history of the hall using old prints, maps and photographs. On the excavation site, as community volunteers painstakingly dig and investigate the uncovered walls and foundations, Adam Thompson from the Manchester University Archaeological Unit discusses their findings, and Doug Ashmore from Royton Local History Society talks about the site. There is a brief segment of broadcast footage from BBC North West Tonight with a live report on the dig, and an open weekend is held for members of the public before the site is re-covered for safety, with the hope of further excavations in the future. | |||
| [LEA'S 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10635 | |||
| Lea Patel's 3rd birthday party. Lea poses in her princess outfit while family members take photos. The family sit around and watch as Lea opens her gifts, one of her presents is a bicycle. There is party food on a table, Lea plays with her new toys, helped by her family, and then she blows out the candles on her two birthday cakes. | |||
| [LEA AND HER MOTHER] | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10636 | |||
| Lea Patel and her mother, Mona, play a learning game on the floor in the living room. Mona encourages Lea to talk for the camera and to hold up her paintings. | |||
| [CHILDREN'S GARDEN PARTY] | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10637 | |||
| Lea Patel attends a children's garden party which is filmed by her mother Mona. The party takes place in large garden where there is a trampoline, a slide, swings and other playground equipment. The children take part in a variety of races and are cheered on by their parents. | |||
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