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Roots Around London Compilation |
 This compilation of short films made by Londoners shows the
areas that are particularly special to them. The first film is called
"The Road I'm On" and is made by the writer, Anna-Zohra Tikly. Anna
retraces the trips she used to make as a child with her father to
Finsbury Park to buy food such as chicken. She reflects on her memories
of being startled to hear her father, of North African origin,
conversing with shopkeepers in a foreign language. As an adult, the
sounds of Finsbury Park do not seem foreign to her.
"I'm
in..." is by Nyah Jaja-Bomani and is a film about the colourful
character of Brixton. Nyah describes many aspects that define the area:
the eclectic make up of the community, the diversity of faiths, drug
dealing, reggae music and the market. She also highlights the changing
character of Brixton and the rising cost of housing which is pricing
ordinary people out of the market. She emphasises the need to keep the
area unique rather than turning it into another Covent Garden.
Matthew Hurt shot his film "Bear Mountain and Back" around the Little
Venice and Regent's Park areas of London. We join him on his regular
jogging route along the Canal between Little Venice and Regent's Park
to Bear Mountain and back. He passes the Great Western Mosque, Regent's
Park Zoo and runs up Primrose Hill. He shares his observations about
what he sees along the way and reflects on memories of someone he used
to run with.
In "Murder Mile" by Gail Chester, Gail
gives her personal perception and experiences of the 'Murder Mile' in
Clapton, East London, where she lives. She compares her experiences to
the violent, dangerous reputation portrayed in the media. She talks
about the day to day goings on behind the headlines. Gail points to
Soham, Dunblane, the high suicide rate among farmers and the boredom of
rural communities to counter the argument that 'it's so dangerous in
the city'. She highlights that Clapton is 'full of joyous life'.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 17 March 2006 )
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