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20226 minGdoc-short

What's This Old Thing?

20226 minGdoc-short

Six minutes of archival films from an East Anglian archive reveal local traditions and unusual sports that are fading from memory.

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Six minutes of archival films from an East Anglian archive reveal local traditions and unusual sports that are fading from memory.

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Sam Parkinsondirector

Sam Parkinsonwriter

Sam Parkinsoncast

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East Anglian film archives provide historical footage of local traditions. A local filmmaker shares insights in interviews. The documentary outlines various unique sports and everyday activities that are fading from memory. It emphasizes the role of archival films in preserving these customs. The duration is six minutes, released in 2022. The focus is on sports and the cultural relevance of these traditions.

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