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Cast
Martina Laird
as Narrator (voice)
Ken Loach
as Self – Director
Mike Leigh
as Self – Filmmaker
Tony Garnett
as Self – Producer (archive footage, 1993)
Ann Scott
as Self – Script Editor & Producer
Richard Eyre
as Self – Director & Producer
David Hare
as Self – Writer & Director
Dennis Potter
as Self – Writer (archive footage, 1973 & 1977)
Margaret Matheson
as Self – Producer
Huw Wheldon
as Self – Managing Director, BBC TV (archive footage, 1968-1975)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2020
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorJohn Wyver
WritersJohn Wyver
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDrama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today
About Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today
Marking Play for Today’s 50th anniversary, Drama Out of a Crisis is a compelling exploration of the series, its origins, achievements, controversies and legacies. Featuring a rich and surprising range of archive extracts and original interviews with many who created the series, including producers Kenith Trodd, Margaret Matheson and Richard Eyre, and directors Mike Leigh, David Hare and Ken Loach.
Directed by John Wyver, Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today leans on a strong ensemble — Martina Laird, Ken Loach, Mike Leigh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2020.
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