Mothers Don't Forget: Women and the Welfare State
Documentary which looks at the history of the welfare state in Britain, from the point of view of women. Using 1940's newsreels to examine the picture portrayed of women in the welfare state, the reality of the 1980s is discussed by women from Tyneside. The reality of their lives contrasts sharply with the hopes and aspirations of the 40s and 50s, shown through films and songs of the period when the welfare state was first established.
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Mothers Don't Forget: Women and the Welfare State
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Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 10, 1986
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Mothers Don't Forget: Women and the Welfare State
Production Companies
British Film Institute Production Board, Trade Films Ltd
Director
Ingrid Sinclair
Description
Documentary which looks at the history of the welfare state in Britain, from the point of view of women. Using 1940's newsreels to examine the picture portrayed of women in the welfare state, the reality of the 1980s is discussed by women from Tyneside. The reality of their lives contrasts sharply with the hopes and aspirations of the 40s and 50s, shown through films and songs of the period when the welfare state was first established.
