
Reel Stories: An Oral History of London's Projectionists
Genres
Overview
Documentary charting the experiences of projectionists who work or worked in cinemas in London, exploring the skills and dedication required for this unique role, set against changes in technology, society, and entertainment.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
55 min
Release Date
2022-07-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
8
Peter Bell
Self
Charles ‘Jock’ Brown
Self
Michael Ford
Self
Victor Gallucci
Self
Barrie Gilbert
Self
Steve Grey
Self
Peter Howden
Self
Amanda Ireland
Self
Ali Kayley
Self
Peter Knight
Self
Vicky Mansfield
Self
Ron Pearce
Self
Kore Pendragon
Self
Alexa Raisbeck
Self
Isaias Romano Pena Samboy
Self
John Sharp
Self
Dom Simmons
Self
Nigel Wolland
Self
Greg Woodward
Self
Andrew Woodyatt
Self
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