In 2015, Zed Nelson began filming a documentary about the gentrification of Hoxton Street, a shopping street in London's East End.
Synopsis
In 2015, Zed Nelson began filming a documentary about the gentrification of Hoxton Street, a shopping street in London's East End.
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Synopsis
Zed Nelson interviews long-time residents of Hoxton Street, a shopping destination in the East End of London. They include a pie shop owner, a car mechanic, and an elderly woman. Their stories reveal the area’s transformation as property prices rise due to its proximity to the City of London. Over several years, the film records changes such as the closure of the carpet shop and the sale of the garage. It also features community reactions to events like Brexit and the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Why Watch
- Meet long-term residents of Hoxton Street
- Find out how gentrification affects local businesses
- See the impact of Brexit on community perspectives
Did You Know
- Zed Nelson began filming The Street in 2015 and completed it in 2019.
- The documentary features interviews with a woman in her eighties reflecting on changes since the 1940s.
- Khadija Saye, an art gallery participant, died in the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
- The film was initially unfunded and later received a grant from the Museum of London.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary The Street?
The Street was directed by Zed Nelson.
When was The Street released?
The Street received a cinematic release in November 2019.
What significant events are recorded in The Street?
The documentary records reactions to the Brexit referendum in 2016 and the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
What are people saying?
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