Brixton Tapes, The

Synopsis
A series of interviews with Brixton residents, both black and white, recorded after the April 1981 disturbances. Eyewitness accounts, personal and community history, and local analysis of relations with police are contrasted with the media coverage.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 35 min.
Year of production
1981
Availability
Sale
Documentation
A ‘user pack’ is provided containing excerpts from the interviews, an article on the making of the film and photocopies of press coverage from the 1981 troubles.
Uses
A-level courses in sociology; some of the sections may be useful for undergraduate work.*
Subjects
Sociology
Keywords
civil disturbances; London

Credits

Director
Greg Lanning

Production Company

Name

Television History Workshop

Phone
020 7405 6627
Fax
020 7242 1426
Address
LONDON
WC1N 3AJ

Distributor

Name

Television History Centre

Phone
020 7405 6627
Fax
020 7242 1426
Address
42 Queen Square
LONDON
WC1N 3AJ

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