Out of the Rubble

Overview

In Out Of The Rubble, Woolcock shows how planners grappled with the grimmest poverty imaginable in the post-war era, from Brixton to Glasgow, Islington to Birmingham, believing that tower blocks would transform the lives of those living in decaying slums. She follows the cycle of optimism, building and eventual decline, meeting people who 50 years on bear witness to the effects of housing on real families, striking a contemporary chord with the theme of immigration and gentrification affecting working class communities. The irresistible nostalgia of scenes from the 1950s, 60s and 70s is tempered by a realisation of the force of history at work.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 8, 2016

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Director

Penny Woolcock

Cinematography

Scott Sandford

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5451360