Launch (1973)

  • Description

    "The launch at the end of a Wallsend Street of World Unicorn, one of a series of oil tankers built by Swan Hunter: it opens up on the epic experience of shipbuilding communities. Despite its short length and minuscule budget (£400) the film was very important in the development of Amber. With a commitment to documenting working life in the North East, the scale and visual drama of shipyards were immediately attractive....."
  • Owner

    Amber Films
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
  • License

    What does this mean? Unknown license check permission to reuse
  • Further information

    Link: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/launch1973
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Peter Smith
    Last modified: 4 years, 11 months ago
    Viewed: 393 times
    Picture Taken: Unknown
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