Notting Hill Carnival founder on changes over the years

Title

Notting Hill Carnival founder on changes over the years

Genre

Interview

TX Date

25 Aug 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:48

Description

Rhaune Laslett O’Brien, founder of the Notting Hill Carnival, describes how the event has changed over the last 21 years. She says the carnival has turned into a commercial tourist attraction, all about making money, which has resulted in increased crime during the event. She describes her vision for the carnival. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Rhaune Laslett O’Brien

Keywords

London; Crime; Interethnic relations; UK; Notting Hill Carnival; England; Carnivals

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