
A passionate and ambitious appeal for socialist planning..
United Kingdom

Is it worth the watch? Look, if you’re into the history of how we build cities, or if you just like the aesthetic of 1930s industrial footage, you’ll probably dig this. If you want a fun time, stay away. This is pure, unadulterated lecture mode. Don't say I didn't warn you. The whole thing feels like a very persistent...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Paul Rotha

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"Is it worth the watch? Look, if you’re into the history of how we build cities, or if you just like the aesthetic of 1930s industrial footage, you’ll probably dig this. If you want a fun time, stay away. This is pure, unadulterated lecture mode. Don't say I didn't warn you. The whole thing feels like a very persistent teacher tapping a ruler against a blackboard. Paul Rotha isn't just showing you the countryside; he’s trying to sell you a vision of a socialist future that feels both incredibly ..."

1920 · IMDb 6.2
Edgar Jones

