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All You Need's an Excuse

East London parents take matters into their own hands to claim a play space for their kids in traffic-filled Beckton.

Campaigning film 1972 10 mins

Overview

Parents take matters into their own hands to claim a safe play space for their children in traffic-filled Beckton, East London. This campaigning film advocates the benefits of direct action, offset against the pitfalls of apathy - and makes use of a bold and unconventional filmmaking style.

It was made by Liberation Films, which developed from a group of activists, including a doctor and several teachers, all campaigning against American involvement in Vietnam. They produced campaigning films in local communities and were particularly active in the 1970s.

Director

Tony Wickert

Genres

Campaigning film

Country

United Kingdom

Location

West HampsteadCamden

Language

English

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