Housing Solutions

Synopsis

Made as a sequel to Edgar Anstey’s film HOUSING PROBLEMS (1935) telling the story of slum clearnaces in London and the construction of new blocks of flats seen as a solution to the housing problem. Just over 50 years later those dream homes of yesterday’s planners turned into nightmares for the families moving into them. This film shows the updating and improvement of one particular block of flats, Lea View House in Hackney, the last to be built before World War 2, and illusrates how architects and builders worked closely with tenants to renovate the properties.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. 28 min. Film. 16mm. sd. col. 28 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1984

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Sociology

Keywords

buildings; housing

Credits

Director

Derek Banham

Producer

Avie Littler

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Moving Picture Company

Sponsor

Name

British Gas Corporation

Distributor

Name

British Gas Video Library

Notes

library no longer exists, but for information contact Nicole McMahon, Corporate Affairs, BGPLC, 100 Thames Valley Park Road, Reading, Berks RG61 PT, tel 0118 9292610