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Britain on Film - LGBT: Film Guide

Britain on Film: LGBT Britain
Britain on Film: LGBT Britain
Britain on Film: LGBT Britain © INDEPENDENT CINEMA OFFICE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Ages

14+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

LGBTQ History Month
1 February - 1 March

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A film guide that looks at Britain on Film: LGBT Britain (2017), a programme of archive film capturing the history of LGBT lives, cultures and communities in 20th century Britain.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Film Studies, Politics, History and Citizenship in addition to highlighting themes surrounding equality, community, gender, British cinema, democracy, film history, historical periods, historical movements, and urban life.

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This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Film Studies
  • History
  • Politics

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