NEWSREEL 1

United Kingdom 2011, 65 mins
Director: Alex Reuben

Synopsis

Director Alex Reuben presents a screening of a brand new cut of NEWSREEL 1, followed by a talk and Q&A.

NEWSREEL 1 is a poetic recording of social, cultural and political events from the streets of London, the most diverse city in the world. The film is shot and edited as close as possible to screening.

Without titles or voice-over, ex-DJ Reuben's skilled sound recording and fluid camerawork expertly reveal the beauty of spontaneous natural movement, such as dancing at an Eritrean wedding, protestors marching against government cuts, a good old pub sing-along about Tony Blair and George Bush and choreographer Rosemary Lee's wonderful Square Dance.

Vibrant, spiritual, heart-warming and thought-provoking, NEWSREEL 1 is a film that will move you.

See www.alexreuben.com for more info and Reuben's accompanying Moviefesto - FOLK FILM, with talks.