Filmmaker "Brasília of the North" (forthcoming) - a documentary on T. Dan Smith's quest to reinvent North East England @culturelabncl
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The first part in my “Documenting the North East” series (a sort of history of documentary photography and filmmaking viewed during the lockdown) looks at architecture, community and change. Next up: rivers and landscapes tom-draper.com/2020/04/07/pl…
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Our T Dan Smith screening sold out in record time!
We're looking into more screenings, but if you missed out we have another chance to explore the legacy of T Dan Smith at @visitnca.
🎤 Talk by Tom Draper: “T Dan Smith: Hero or Villain?” 2pm, 14 Nov
🔗 eventbrite.com/e/t-dan-smith…
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🎬 Join us at Tyneside Cinema for Amber's 1987 film on T. Dan Smith, Newcastle's controversial leader, followed by 1970s-style discussion cinema led by filmmaker Tom Draper.
📆 Monday 16th November
⏰ Doors 6.30pm | Starts 7pm
🎟️ Book Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/t-dan-smith…
Chuffed to have won the Doctoral College Thesis Prize for Brasília of the North. Now to get the film out into the world!! @UniofNewcastle @Film_CultureLab @culturelabncl
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“They’ll give me a clap and that’s more to me than all the money in the world.”
Meet Peggy Fullerton who, in 1981, had been nominated as one of the UK's best pub pianists. We also hear from some of the patrons of Peggy's un-named local pub in Newcastle who attest to her talents.
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Really worth your time: @thomasforth on why the North of England is so poor, and why it doesn’t need to be. tomforth.co.uk/whynorthengla…
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Lots of attention towards the Concrete Dreams exhibition @FarrellCentre at the moment about the Brasilia of the North idea, that prompted me to dig out Basil Spence’s part realised plans for the All Saints scheme at Newcastle’s Quayside.
A near miss, I think
The Farrell Centre presents Concrete Dreams, a project exploring the ways Tyneside was transformed during 1960s and 1970s and how we might reimagine the city of today.
Open Thursday 19th September! See farrellcentre.org.uk/concret… for more information.
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I highly recommend this exhibition @FarrellCentre and Tom's 3 short films from his documentary Brasilia of the North.
Sneak peek of my documentary Brasilia of the North @FarrellCentre last night. Great turn out. Three short films now playing
Sneak peek of my documentary Brasilia of the North @FarrellCentre last night. Great turn out. Three short films now playing
Three reworked short extracts from my documentary will be playing at the Farrell Centre (opposite the Civic Centre) in Newcastle from the 19th September. The opening reception starts at 6pm tomorrow - would be nice to see some of you there! tom-draper.com/2024/09/18/sn…
Here’s a short film introducing the exhibition and films facebook.com/share/r/94TgCsE…
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Concrete Dreams sneak peek! 👀Tom Draper is creating a series of films to accompany the exhibition, exploring some its key themes and personalities; from Byker and the West End, to the legacy of T. Dan Smith. Tom came into the exhibition last week to see how it’s coming together.
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Gordon Cullen's perspective of Wilfred Burns's early sixties plan for Newcastle. Showing contrast of old & new: – at Stratford, London
Great interview with @jwhitey98 for Brasilia of the North on the ownership of nufc, Reuben and potential Saudi investment in the city and region, and what Newcastle can learn from Manchester City’s example.
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Tomorrow will be two years since the #NUFC takeover.
This is the story of how the ownership is changing not just Newcastle United the club, but Newcastle the city.
Two months of research and almost two dozen interviews below ⬇️
theathletic.com/4932881/2023…
Maybe a bit too much hyperbole (and questionable cover design) but otherwise a useful set of essays, varying from personal recollection to thoughtful historical pieces towards the end of the book.
Beecham: A Quiet Altruist makes a reasonable case for the reevaluation of @JeremyBeecham ‘s career and the post-Dan Smith era of local politics: less flashy, quieter and focused on the quality of public services rather than grand projects
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ALT As of 9th April 2023, Side Gallery will close to the public due to critical funding cuts and the cost of living crisis. For over 45 years, Side has been a dedicated home to documentary film and photography. Side's mission is to be an agent for change through the commission, exhibition, and preservation of world-class visual stories that highlight social concerns and celebrate diverse lives & landscapes across the North East, UK, and the globe. #SaveSide
