Скачать с ютуб Former Raleigh Bicycle Factory workers on Alan Sillitoe - Rebel Writers: Alan Sillitoe в хорошем качестве

Former Raleigh Bicycle Factory workers on Alan Sillitoe - Rebel Writers: Alan Sillitoe

This film features appearances from former Raleigh workers, some of whom knew Alan Sillitoe personally. They speak about what it was like to work at the factory around the same time the novel was set, explain how important the business was to the local community and compare Nottingham back then to Nottingham today. ------------- One of four films that examine the inspiration behind and impact of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning by legendary Nottingham writer Alan Sillitoe. Alan grew up in poverty in Radford, Nottingham. Both he and his father worked at the local Raleigh Bicycle factory. The story of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning is deeply embedded in Nottingham. It reflects the people and places Sillitoe knew. Arthur Seaton, the books’ rebellious protagonist, works at Raleigh, lives in Radford and drinks at the White Horse Inn. The book is hugely influential as a depiction of postwar working-class life. Alan adapted the story for Karel Reisz’ 1960s film starring Albert Finney, which the BFI later named the 14th greatest British film of all time. ------------- These films were directed and produced by Tim Chesney on behalf of City Arts. We have been using them as inspiration in writing workshops for Nottingham residents aged 55+, part of our Words of Wisdom project. The films acted as a launchpad for people to tell their own stories, both real and imagined, drawing on their personal lives and exploring similar themes to the novel. The project was supported by Arts Council England and the Baring Foundation's 'Celebrating Age' Fund.