New Town Utopia Movie (2018): Where to watch and stream online

New Town Utopia

Documentary

2018, Movie, 1h 20min

What happened when we built Utopia? New Town Utopia is feature documentary about the power of art, architecture, the state of the nation – and some rather angry puppets.

Country: United Kingdom

Director:

Christopher Ian Smith

Cast:

Jim Broadbent,

Terry Bird,

Vincent O'Connell

Critic Peter Bradshaw

rated

...an unapologetically upbeat film in which utopianism is taken unexpectedly seriously.

Read full review at The Guardian

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In New Town Utopia, a feature documentary film, the British new town of Basildon, Essex becomes the focal point for exploring utopian dreams and concrete realities. Through a cast of colorful characters, art, architecture, and even angry puppets, the film delves into the impact of Thatcher's right-to-buy policy on social housing, the neglect of creative facilities by the government, and the demonization of working-class people by the media. Narrated through a poetic lens, New Town Utopia offers a challenging yet playful perspective on society and nationhood.

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You can stream New Town Utopia on: Apple TV Store

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