Room for Manoeuvre

Synopsis

Looks at the accommodation and care of severely handicapped people. Shows six severely handicapped people in their homes talking about the way they live and their desire to live, as far as possible, normal lives in their own homes and as part of a normal community. Each person encounters different problems and has particular needs.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 29 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 29 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1980

Availability

Hire

Uses

Courses in social welfare, housing administration.*

Subjects

Social welfare

Keywords

disabled people; mentally handicapped people; physically handicapped people

Credits

Director

David Percy

Producer

Cleeve Barr

Cast

Ian Holm

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

National Building Agency Film Unit

Sponsor

Name

Crossroads Care Attendant Trust

Distributor

Name

CFL Vision

Email

euroview@compuserve.com

Web

http://www.euroview.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01937 541010

Fax

01937 541083

Address

PO Box 35
Wetherby LS23 7EX