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Rubbish People
A group of Islington slum tenants unite to protest against harassment and demand decent living conditions.
Overview
This 1966 film sheds light on the appalling housing conditions endured by a group of tenants in Islington and their decision to protest together and demand a better deal. With no narration or script, the film allows tenants to give their own account of intimidation and poor living conditions. A tenants’ meeting is juxtaposed with images of individuals talking to camera and some shocking images of their housing conditions.
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