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Of Time and the City

Written and directed by Liverpool-born Terence Davies, this BAFTA-nominated documentary is a glorious blend of emotion, humour, contempt and anger. Bold and thrilling, Davies’ offers rich narration with a soundtrack filled with music that moved him as a child. Co-produced by a slew of British companies including Liverpool-based Hurricane Films, Northwest Vision and Media, Digital Departures and BBC Films.

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British filmmaker Terence Davies narrates a documentary collage about his life growing up in Liverpool in the 1950s and 1960s. Using archive and newsreel footage about Liverpool’s history, he explores themes of class, sexuality and religion.