North West Film Archive Commission: Follow the Chimneys

Title: North West Film Archive Commission: Follow the Chimneys

Description: In 1994, the North West Film Archive commissioned a local Asian production company to document the experiences of the Asian communities living and working in the textile mill towns of Lancashire and Greater Manchester, and their diversification into other areas of employment, such as clothing manufacturing and restaurants.
Included are street scenes and footage of community centre activities, such as dance workshops, skills training, a luncheon club for the elderly, and classes for hearing impaired children.

Strengths: Information on Asian peoples in North West England.

Size: 8x S-VHS videotapes (total running time 6 hours); 1 file of production documentation; 24 production stills.

Catalogue: North West Film Archive Online Catalogue

Catalogue URL: http://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk:591/search/

Main URL: http://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk

Access: Reference and information provided free of charge. A searchable, online catalogue is also available with an enquiry facility. Viewings at NWFA are provided free of charge to Higher Education institutions based in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, and nominal fees applied to other users. (One week notice required.)
Videotape copies may be borrowed at a nominal fee, or exemptions apply, e.g. when footage may be acquired. (Three weeks notice required.).
Any usage beyond reference and research may require donor and/or copyright clearances.
Preservation requirements may limit access.

Acquisition dates: 1994

Note:

Interest: Asian

Complete: Complete

Subjects

Textile industry

Ethnic groups

Employment

Asian peoples

Personal/Corporate names

Places

Manchester, United Kingdom

Lancashire, United Kingdom