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New Town Utopia
Synopsis
A documentary about grand utopian dreams and stark concrete realities. The challenging, funny and sometimes tragic story of the British new town of Basildon, Essex.
An audiovisual journey through populated ruins, guided by the artists, musicians and poets of Basildon. Facing austerity, adversity and personal battles these people are driven by their creative spirit to help their community through art, poetry, music… and some rather angry puppets.
http://www.newtownutopia.com
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 80 mins
- Format
- HD Video
- Director
- Christopher Ian Smith 1st Feature
- Producer
- Christopher Ian Smith
- Executive Producer
- Margaret Matheson
- Editor
- Neil Lenthall
- Director of Photography
- Christopher Ian Smith
- Music
- Greg Haines
- Principal Cast
- Voice Cast: Jim Broadbent as the voice of Lewis Silkin MP
- Film Image
- © Christopher Ian Smith / New Town Utopia
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 16th March 2018
