Project Detail

Uncle David

Synopsis

This is a story about how one man is using his retirement years to improve his neighbourhood.
For the last 5 years David has been walking around his local streets, with his dog Meg, picking-up litter and removing graffiti from walls and trees.
He finds it difficult to pass neglected public spaces and feels the need to try and improve the physical and social landscape around him.
His story is an example of a spirit and attitude that has often been eroded from our towns and cities as people keep themselves-to-themselves, feeling unable to contribute or affect their own communities.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 mins
Format
mini dv
Director
Shyla Lee, Lukas Lee
Producer
Shyla Lee
Editor
Shyla Lee
Director of Photography
Shyla Lee
Sound
Shyla Lee
Composer
Joseph Mewes
Principal cast
Uncle David

Production Status

Production Company

Clayhouse Productions Limited

4 Laurel Crescent
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD21 2HN

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