Newsreel One - The Build-Up (1982)

The first in a series of newsreels made by a local co-operative production group about the recently revived schemes of the Department of Transport to build a motorway alongside Archway Road in North London, despite local opposition over the past fifteen years and three public inquiries. Composed of interviews in local pubs, meetings etc., footage of the area affected and found footage. In three parts, subtitled "Your home town?", "Road to nowhere (dead end)" and "Who wants it? Who needs it?".

Director: Richard Philpott
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:
Production: Archway Road Movie Group
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newsreel One - The Build-Up about?
The first in a series of newsreels made by a local co-operative production group about the recently revived schemes of the Department of Transport to build a motorway alongside Archway Road in North London, despite local opposition over the past fifteen years and three public inquiries. Composed of interviews in local pubs, meetings etc., footage of the area affected and found footage. In three parts, subtitled "Your home town?", "Road to nowhere (dead end)" and "Who wants it? Who needs it?".
Who directed Newsreel One - The Build-Up?
Newsreel One - The Build-Up was directed by Richard Philpott.
How long is Newsreel One - The Build-Up?
Newsreel One - The Build-Up has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Newsreel One - The Build-Up?
Newsreel One - The Build-Up is a Documentary film.
Where was Newsreel One - The Build-Up produced?
Newsreel One - The Build-Up was produced in United Kingdom.