Film Number |
12961 |
Title |
PORTRAIT OF HULME |
Producer |
WFA Media & Cultural Centre |
Date |
2002 |
Gauge |
U-m |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
10 mins 16 secs |
Description |
Hulme in Manchester is an area which has seen constant change and redevelopment in the last few decades. The 1960s clearance of old slum housing brought about the introduction of the ‘streets in the sky’, deck-access flats where it was hoped that the community atmosphere of the demolished terraces would flourish once more. This did not happen, and by the 1980s, the Crescents of Hulme had become notorious and a stark warning of what can happen when urban redevelopment goes wrong. In this short documentary, local people voice their concern about the changes they see happening in their area in the 21st century. These include the building of student accommodation and private housing, and the effect this will have on the local community. There are scenes from a Hulme Community Consultation Day at the Zion Centre, with residents critical of the council's approach, and shots of the new Hulme taking shape. |
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This title can be seen by visiting the NWFA Viewing Pods at Archives+, Manchester Central Library.
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