Bata-ville: We are not Afraid of the Future
Synopsis
Inspired by the contrast between the idealism of Bata and the more recent industrial decline of East Tilbury and Maryport, host/directors Pope and Guthrie lead this unorthodox coach party on a journey through Bata's legacy.
Details
- Year
- 2006
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 93 mins
- Format
- DVD/DigiBeta
- Director
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Nina Pope, Karen Guthrie 1st Feature
- Producer
- Andrew Chitty
- Co-Producer
- Andrew Chitty
- Editor
- Doug Howarth
- Screenwriter
- Nina Pope, Karen Guthrie
- Director of Photography
- John Podpadec
- Sound
- Paul Baker
- Composer
- Tim Olden
- Principal cast
- Sean Guthrie (Roads to Siam), Thurrock Spectrum Brass
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
J Goodings Pie and Mash Shop
257 Well StreetLondon E9 6RG
UK
T +44 (0)20 8985 4900
Sales Company
Somewhere.org.uk
J Goodings Pie and Mash Shop257 Well Street
London E9 6RG
UK
T +44 (0)20 8985 4900
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