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Film Number |
2606 |
Title |
THE VOICE OF A REGION |
Producer |
Costain Film Unit |
Date |
*1970-72 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
14 mins 09 secs |
Description |
Film about the Manchester Evening News, which had recently located to a new building on Deansgate. The film highlights Manchester's international and historical importance - featuring shots of the John Rylands Library, Trafford Park, the Manchester Ship Canal, Manchester Airport, Jodrell Bank and Manchester University. Manchester is shown to be a vibrant city, a variety of shops are seen as is a nightclub. Joe Mercer, manager of Manchester City, talks about football in the city and there is footage of Manchester United versus Chelsea. The content, production and distribution of The Evening News is featured - an editorial meeting (with Brian Redhead), the newsroom and the printroom are seen, as are van drivers delivering the paper. People are seen reading the paper on buses and in the street. A family are seen reading the paper in their home. |
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Key
This title can be seen by visiting the NWFA Viewing Pods at Archives+, Manchester Central Library.
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