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Blight

The poignant documentary chronicles the displacement of a community as their homes are demolished to make way for a new road, juxtaposing the emotional impact on the residents with their heartfelt words.

The building of the M11 Link Road in East London sparked a fierce campaign by local residents to save their homes from demolition. The film captures this tumultuous period as houses were torn down and land cleared, incorporating fragments of people's reminiscences and natural sounds into its score.

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Info about Blight

Studio(s): Arts Council of England, BBC

Originally Released: United States, Dec 31, 1996

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Short