UNDERCURRENTS

(photo courtesy of Undercurrents)

Description

Undercurrents is an alternative news video magazine distributed via VHS and the Internet. Since 1993 Undercurrents has distributed and archived environment and social justice news of direct action protest which have been recorded by both activists and video journalists on camcorders. Many of the ‘micro documentaries’ have won international awards. The perspective comes from the direct viewpoint of the community in struggle. Undercurrents the organisation also offers video training and archives all tapes on Betacam SP.

Website

http://www.undercurrents.org

Keywords

Environment; Protest movements, political action

Access

Limited access. Access for disabled.

Facilities

Viewing off premises. Sales, duplicating Beta SP to VHS with Timecode in view.

Charges

Charges for research for broadcast, academic purposes, facilities and handling. Price list available on request.

Copyright

Copyright held. Copyright advice available. Copyright adviser: Paul O’Connor.

Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings

Video/Film

Video: 2.000 hours unedited footage of protests. 50 hours of various documentary features on protests.
Video components VHS, S-VHS, hi-8, Dv, DvCAM, Beta-SP, video 8.

Catalogues

Printed catalogue

Available for alternative news video.

Main Contact

Name

Mr. Paul O’Connor

Job title

Director

Telephone

01792 455900

Email

archive@undercurrents.org

Address

Old Telephone Exchange
Pier Street
Swansea
SA1 1RY

Alternate Contact

Email

info@undercurrents.org