Movie
Not So Much a Facelift…
“A quirky look at urban improvement in 1970s Britain”
0.0/10
1976
0h 25m
en
Documentary
History
Overview
A short documentary exploring the UK’s 1970s approach to urban renewal through General Improvement Areas. Mixing location footage from Blackburn, Norwich, and Oxford with unexpectedly quirky presentation, the film contrasts small-scale housing improvements with the sweeping redevelopment schemes of the post-war era. Produced as a government public information film and shown at meetings between planners, architects, and residents, it stands as a modest, humane entry in Britain’s civic-minded documentary tradition.
Director
Philip Harland
Writers
Philip Harland
Movie Information
Release Date
January 1, 1976
Runtime
0h 25m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Production
World Wide Pictures
Department of the Environment
