The great social housing swindle explores the agenda behind the neglect, demolition and regeneration of. For some people, a housing crisis means not getting planning permission for a. Dispossession is a feature documentary narrated by maxine peake exploring the catastrophic failures that have led to a chronic shortage of social housing in britain. But despite the media spotlight, few stories examined the catastrophic longterm failures that resulted in a chronic shortage of social housing in the united kingdom. Invisible britain and narrated by maxine peake, exploring the catastrophic failures. This is a social problemcampaign documentary written and directed by paul sng. The screening will be followed by a q and a session, where university of glasgow lecturer dr valerie right, photographer and blogger gina. Dispossession delves into the escalating attack on social housing estates, and social housing tenants, in london. The great social housing swindle is a feature documentary directed by paul sng sleaford mods invisible britain and narrated by maxine peake, exploring the catastrophic failures that have led to a chronic. The great social housing swindle explores the agenda behind the neglect, demolition and regeneration of council estates in. The great housing swindle velvet joy productions in select cinemas now. It presumably had a small budget and, like his earlier feature sleaford mods invisible britain 2015, it relies on distributing directly to exhibitors.
Dispossession social housing sold off putting profit. It is produced by his brightonbased company velvet joy productions. The great social housing swindle this article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. The phenomenon is global, but the film goes directly to those affected and those who are attempting to fight back against aggressive bigmoney, lowethics interests driving predatory development. Described as carefully balanced and clear headed by the guardian, dispossession. The great social housing swindle is a feature documentary directed by paul sng sleaford mods. The great social housing swindle directed by paul sng for. Velvet joy productions paul sngs sleaford mods invisible britain latest documentary focuses on the collapse of the social housing system in the uk.
Decent homes for all has the social housing dream died. The great housing swindle was partly crowd funded by people currently involved in housing campaigns and by people that believe council housing is an important social good. The great social housing swindle in cinemas now he interrogates the ways in which the actions of central government, local authorities and the private sector have intersected to transform the uk in fewer than four decades from a country freshly revelling in the joys of home ownership, to. Iraq, iraqsaudi arabia neutral zone, ireland, israel, italy, ivory coast. The great social housing swindle uk 2017 this is a social problemcampaign documentary written and directed by paul sng. Instead of rejuvenating and developing areas to benefit resident communities, local councils are reducing their social housing stock in high market.
The film reveals how individuals and communities are fighting against the state and private developers, as they try to save their homes from demolition, while investigating the decisions. Built environment forum scotlands joint screening of paul sngs film dispossession the great social housing swindle with tower block uk was relevant, topical and added to by a lively and interesting debate at the screening room in george square on 26 jul. Dispossession, the great social housing swindle the. The screening will be followed by a q and a session, where university of glasgow lecturer dr valerie right, photographer and blogger gina lundy and campaigner paddy mcmanus will feature. The housing crisis is one of our nations biggest scandals and this film shows us its deliberate. The dispossession documentary skilfully outlines the importance of social housing and how it can foster an extraordinary strength of community. Thats what paul sngs new documentary film, dispossession. The great social housing swindle exposes the neglect, demolition and regeneration of council estates in the u. In 1980, the right to buy scheme was introduced, granting council tenants the right to buy their home at a discount. The selloff of council land to private developers is scrutinised in dispossession. The great social housing swindle explores the catastrophic failures that have led to a chronic shortage of social housing in britain. The social housing crisis isnt easy to get the bonce round, and unfortunately its not going away anytime soon, either.
Join us at diy space for london as part of our 2nd birthday weekend for a free screening of the documentary film dispossession. Maxine peake narrates this forthright polemic on the consequences of the 1980s righttobuy scheme on the nations. The great social housing swindle is a feature documentary, narrated by maxine peake, exploring the failures and deception that have caused a. Velvet joy productions paul sngs sleaford mods invisible britain latest documentary focuses on the collapse of the social housing system in.
By using direct testimony to challenge public perception and show that. For some people, a housing crisis means not getting planning permission for a loft conversion. Amber wilkinson sng makes no bones about the fact this is a campaigning film, firmly voicing an argument that home ownership is not the main thing we should be striving for but he does manage to keep a level of political balance. The great social housing swindle explores the agenda behind the neglect, demolition and regeneration of council estates in the u. Well be donating our share of the box office receipts to justice 4 grenfell. The story of people fighting for homes, families and communities, dispossession directed by paul sng and narrated by maxine peake makes a case for housing to be further up the political agenda at a time when social housing is suffering a. At the end of the 1970s, 42% of the population lived in social housing.
Jun 25, 2017 the dispossession documentary skilfully outlines the importance of social housing and how it can foster an extraordinary strength of community. The great social housing swindle is a feature documentary directed by paul sng sleaford mods i invisible britain and narrated by maxine peake, exploring the catastrophic failures that have led to a chronic shortage of social. The film reveals how individuals and communities are fighting against the state and private developers, as they try to save their homes from demolition, while investigating the decisions that turned a crisis into a tragedy. This screening will include a panel discussion featuring. Eoin omahony, teaching fellow at the ucd school of geography michelle norris, head of the ucd school of social policy, social work and social justice rita fagan, project director at st. The great social housing swindle, is profoundly affecting, and i recommend that anybody working in the built environment finds a way to watch it. Dispossession is a feature documentary narrated by maxine peake exploring the catastrophic failures that have led to a chronic shortage of social housing in. Here are a list of days and times at which this event will take place march. May 31, 2016 background to the social housing crisis. The film shows the human side of the housing crisis, giving people who have lost their homes or are in danger of losing them a direct means to tell their stories.
The great social housing swindle in 2017 housing rose to the top of the british political agenda for the first time in a generation. Creeping gentrification thats been happening under the guise of regeneration. Every now and then it is important to be reminded what that built environment moniker really means places, for all of us to live in. Invisible britain and narrated by maxine peake, dispossession. The truth is that the housing crisis has been happening for a very long time. Aug 22, 2017 harry woodward writes in a personal capacity about paul sngs documentary, dispossession. For others it means, quite simply, losing their home. The great social housing swindle, will be aired at the glasgow film theatre, rose street at 6. In return for donations, were offering a great range of rewards, including a download of the. Maxine peake narrates this forthright polemic on the consequences of the 1980s righttobuy scheme on the nations affordable housing.
Invisible britain, paul sng of velvet joy productions, is set to launch a new, independent documentary following in the footsteps of his previous work. Dispossession definition of dispossession by the free. The great social housing swindle can be viewed online via. Dispossession the great social housing swindle 2017 dvdrip. The story of people fighting for homes, families and communities, dispossession directed by paul sng and narrated by maxine peake makes a case for housing to be further up the political agenda at a time when social housing is suffering a chronic shortage.
Paul sngs invisible britain, sleaford mods feature length documentary on the decline of social housing seems particularly timely in light of the recent tragedy of grenfell. The great social housing swindle is a feature documentary directed by paul sng sleaford mods invisible britain and narrated by maxine peake, exploring the catastrophic failures that have led to a chronic shortage of social housing in britain. The great social housing swindle is a feature documentary directed by paul sng sleaford mods invisible britain exploring the catastrophic failures that have led to a chronic shortage of social housing in the uk. Harry woodward writes in a personal capacity about paul sngs documentary, dispossession. The great social housing swindle is a feature documentary, narrated by maxine peake, exploring the failures and deception that have caused a chronic shortage of social housing in britain. The great social housing swindle kate muir friday june 16 2017, 12. The great social housing swindle is a feature documentary directed by paul sng sleaford mods invisible britain and narrated by maxine. The phenomenon is global, but the film goes directly to those affected and those who are attempting to fight back against aggressive bigmoney, low. Invisible britain and narrated by maxine peake, exploring the catastrophic failures that have led to a chronic shortage of social housing in britain. A documentary exploring the causes behind the social housing crisis in britain check out dispossession.
The film reveals how individuals and communities are fighting against the state and private developers, as they try to save their homes from demolition, while. Built environment forum scotlands joint screening of paul sngs film dispossession the great social housing swindle with tower block uk was relevant, topical and added to by a lively and interesting debate at the screening room in george square on 26. With maxine peake, nicola sturgeon, caroline lucas, peter hitchens. A documentary exploring the causes behind the social housing crisis in britain dispossession.