3 February
–
23 April 2006
Films:
Section 3: Gender, Race and SocietyAmber
Launch 1973
The Amber collective formed in 1968 with the aim of documenting working class communities. The film Launch 1973, is one of the more clearly Griersonian documentaries Amber have made and reflects something of the groups' intentions and identity. The film shows the construction and launch of a tanker at the Wallsend shipyards. Rather than focusing on the royal visitor who is present to name the vessel, the narrative emphasis is placed on labour and community.