Out of the Rubble (2016)
In Out Of The Rubble, Woolcock shows how planners grappled with the grimmest poverty imaginable in the post-war era, from Brixton to Glasgow, Islington to Birmingham, believing that tower blocks would transform the lives of those living in decaying slums. She follows the cycle of optimism, building and eventual decline, meeting people who 50 years on bear witness to the effects of housing on real families, striking a contemporary chord with the theme of immigration and gentrification affecting working class communities. The irresistible nostalgia of scenes from the 1950s, 60s and 70s is tempered by a realisation of the force of history at work.
Director: Penny Woolcock
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: February 8, 2016
Cinematography: Scott Sandford
Editing: Alex Fry
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Out of the Rubble about?
- In Out Of The Rubble, Woolcock shows how planners grappled with the grimmest poverty imaginable in the post-war era, from Brixton to Glasgow, Islington to Birmingham, believing that tower blocks would transform the lives of those living in decaying slums. She follows the cycle of optimism, building and eventual decline, meeting people who 50 years on bear witness to the effects of housing on real families, striking a contemporary chord with the theme of immigration and gentrification affecting working class communities. The irresistible nostalgia of scenes from the 1950s, 60s and 70s is tempered by a realisation of the force of history at work.
- Who directed Out of the Rubble?
- Out of the Rubble was directed by Penny Woolcock.
- How long is Out of the Rubble?
- Out of the Rubble has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Out of the Rubble?
- Out of the Rubble is a Documentary film.