Film / South Bristol
Screening of short film set in Hartcliffe
A film documenting a snapshot of life in a south Bristol community is being screened at Watershed.
Normal for Hartcliffe has been created by journalist and documentary filmmaker Neil Maggs, who presents the Bristol Unpacked podcast for the Bristol Cable.
The short film, which has been shown in the area, explores the issues affecting the area and residents within the community feel about their home.
“It’s a moving, funny and honest snapshot of a community trying to thrive on the edge of Bristol in an area that is so often defined by other people’s expectations and decisions,” a description reads.
“Featuring a host of characters speaking candidly about their hopes for Hartcliffe as well as their frustrations, they call for empowerment, express frustrations around the lack of real change and the distinct lack of opportunity, while showing a staunch pride in their area and their resilience in the face of ongoing adversity.”
Plans for Hartcliffe started as the Second World War was at its height. But it was beset with problems and is a cautionary tale of city planning. Following a showing of the film Normal for Hartcliffe, @NeilMaggs2 leads a panel discussion 19 October @wshed. https://t.co/xz3AWyVQae
— Bristol Ideas (@bristolideas) September 10, 2023
The screening at the independent cinema overlooking the Floating Harbour will be followed by a discussion led by Maggs on Hartcliffe’s origins, history, lessons learned and future.
Maggs will be joined by Kerry Bailes, Labour councillor for Hartcliffe and Withywood, filmmaker Paul Holbrook and Paul Smith, who is currently competing a book on the history of the estate.
The film was was commissioned by Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership.
Normal for Hartcliffe is being screened on October 19 from 4pm until 5pm at Watershed. For tickets, which cost £5, visit Eventbrite
Main photo: Bristol Ideas/ ‘Made in Hartcliffe’
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