is a feature documentary film about utopian dreams and concrete realities - the challenging, funny, and sometimes tragic story of the British new town of Basildon, Essex. The narrative is guided by the artists, musicians and poets of Basildon - on a journey through memory, place and performance. Facing austerity, adversity and personal battles they are individuals driven by creative spirit to help their community through art, poetry, music - and some rather angry puppets. features Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent (Iris, Topsy-Turvy, Moulin Rouge) as the voice of Lewis Silkin MP. Directed by Christopher Ian Smith (Arterial, Cumulus) and Executive Produced by Margaret Matheson (Scum, Sid and Nancy, Sleep Furiously). In 2018 there will be a UK screening tour in cinemas and galleries, DVD and online release.

Starring:

Jim Broadbent , Terry Bird , Vincent O'Connell , Shaun Badham , Ölmo Lazarus , Ralph Dartford , Sue Ryder Paget , Pat Joyce , Vin Harrop , Joe Hymas , Kath Joyce-Banks , Phil Burdett , Penny Betteridge , Marc Barnacle , Steve Waters

Genre:

Documentary