Film Number |
11469 |
Title |
ALEXANDRA PARK; A SHORT HISTORY OF A PEOPLE'S PARK |
Producer |
Armadillo Productions |
Date |
2017 |
Gauge |
.mp4 |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
21 mins 46 secs |
Description |
Documentary film about the history of Alexandra Park in Moss Side in Manchester. Using archive film and stills, there is a brief history of Manchester's cotton industry, followed by the story of the planning and opening of the park in 1870. The history of the park’s role in political protest is explored, from May Day and Suffragette Rallies, through to modern day Black Lives Matter protests. After 1970’s Centenary Celebrations, the film follows the park’s gradual decline – something countered by the Friends of Alexandra Park and a funding grant of £4.5 million to restore it to its former glory. The film ends with contemporary views of the park, with some of its many events and activities, underlining its place at the very heart of its community. |
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