New Town Utopia (2017)What happens when a utopian idea is built in brick and mortar, streets and courtyards? New Town Utopia (2017) is a fascinating, heartfelt documentary exploring the (short) history of Basildon from the voices of its residents, who talk about hope, challenges and resilience in a postwar ‘new town’ – from its concrete maze of bleak back alleys to the creativity of its underground music and art scene. Where social history of working-class Britain meets that sense of love and hate for where you belong.
I have never been to Basildon, but I loved every rusted sign, and I dreamed of walking around those roundabouts listening to Depeche Mode over and over…
Viviana Bianchini
TV Festival Coordinator, Events & Production
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