Clyde Film (clip 2)
A powerful look at inner-city Glasgow in the 1980s
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Description
Using music and images the history of the people of Glasgow set against scenes of demolition, unemployment and industrial wasteland. Montage of community activism in Glasgow in 1985, including march on George Square.
Questions & Activities
Questions
- Why are the people marching and protesting?
- What is the Scarlet Banner mentioned in the song?
- How does music and editing create an atmosphere?
- Contrast the mood with Clyde Film (clip 1) (think about colour, setting, character, pace).
Activities
Investigate the lyrics and history of the song 'Scarlet Banner'. Why was this song written? Look at other protest songs such as 'We Shall Overcome', 'The Red Flag' and can you find more recent examples. Do the songs have anything in common? Is there anything you feel strongly enough about to write a protest song?
Look at trade union history in Scotland from Red Clydeside to the Miner's Strike. Are trade unions powerful today?
The film has elements of agitation and propaganda. Look at how agitation and propaganda have been used in the past. How is agitation and propaganda still used by groups today?
Clip Details
| Record Id | 007-000-000-341-C |
|---|---|
| Resource Rights Holder | Courtesy of Cranhill Films |
| Project Ref | 3789 |
| Date | 1985 |
| Genre | Documentary, Community |
| School Subject | Media Studies, History, Music, English, Social Studies |
| Subject Matter | Citizenship, Political Literacy |
| Who | Cranhill Films (producer), Ian Venart, Charlie Tracy, Ian Miller, Mandy Merrick, Alistair McCallum, Ken Currie (director) |
| Where | Glasgow, George Square |
| Event | Industrial Decline, Demonstration |
| Attributes | Colour, Sound |
| Clip Length | 4:36 |
| Film Length | 32:23 |