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Blight

The documentary poignantly captures the displacement of a community as their homes are destroyed to make way for a new road, juxtaposing the emotional struggles and heartfelt words of the residents.

The building of the M11 Link Road in East London sparked a fierce resistance from local residents fighting to save their homes from demolition. The film, Blight, was shot during this tumultuous period as houses were destroyed and land cleared. The score incorporates fragments of people's reminiscences, speech, and natural sounds, weaving together an evocative tapestry of memory and loss.

Info about Blight

Studio(s): Arts Council of England, BBC

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Dec 31, 1996

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Short