Our Work: Portrayal of Work in 20th Century British Documentary Films

From the outset of the documentary film movement in the UK in the 1920s, the portrayal of work and workers was a recurring theme. Whether with a political agenda, for promotional and advertising purposes or in some case for propaganda, modest and not so modest film units, funded by central government or commercial organisations made memorable films which stand up to scrutiny in our own time.

Director of the Museum of Bath at Work Stuart Burroughs will ruminate on the style, presentation and reception of this type of film with examples from some of the most noteworthy films.

This event is part of the Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival, a five-day celebration of archaeology and heritage in cinema. Find out more at BAHfilmfestival.co.uk