Life's A Beach
Synopsis
A documentary exploring the life of Jerry ‘Mungo’ Francis, as he takes a stand against consumerist society, finding himself embroiled in legal battles against local government and Network Rail, after he set up home on a Folkestone beach. Mungo’s home, built out of old pallets and recycled beach refuse, represented not only his philosophies of sustainability, but also the heart of the local community. ‘Life’s a Beach’, follows Mungo’s experiences there; his challenges and triumphs, all leading to a tragic accident, which made the man a local legend.
The film offers insight into the experiences of a man who made waves, by going against the tide.
Details
- Year
- 2014
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 53 mins
- Director
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John Baker 1st Feature
- Producer
- John W Baker
- Editor
- Emily Haris
- Director of Photography
- John Baker
- Composer
- Shane Warman, Rudy Warman
- Principal cast
- Gerry 'Mungo' Francis, Billy Francis, Jodanna Stone, Keith Francis, Rachel Humphreys, Shane warman
- Audio Post Production
- Miles Copeland
- On-line Editor
- Torquil Dearden
- Colorist
- Victor Riva
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Britflicks Productions
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