In fifty years time, will anyone be showing a film about the changing face of Salford that's happening right now? How communities are being torn apart to make way for 'luxury' housing and apartments?
Who knows, but this year sees the 50th anniversary of a documentary called The Changing Face of Salford, shot between 1968 and 1971 by Salford University art lecturer Michael Googder, and it's being shown at the New Adelphi Theatre within the University on 19th November.
The film charts the life and times of Ordsall during the period, as so-called 'slum' housing was being cleared for what many thought would be a bright new future, and while Googder hadn't made any films before, he thought it was important to document what was happening...
"I always used to take photographs on a 35mm camera but when I was given a film camera it was like my new toy" he says "I had the equipment, but I didn't know how to properly make a film, so I invited creative artist, Michael Dines to write the commentary for it."
Michael Googder will be attending the 50th anniversary screening and taking part in a Q and A session where audience members will have the opportunity to contribute their own memories of Salford and share their response to the film...
"I'm really proud that the film is being shown again" he adds "I'm an artist and I feel we created art. At the time we thought was right and still believe it is right."
The Changing Face of Salford
Tuesday 19th November 7:30pm
New Adelphi Theatre
University Road M5 4BR
Tickets £5/£3/£2 – click here for details
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