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The Block

The Block

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 19, 1972

Runtime

1h 15m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Block

Production Companies

BBC

Director

Paul Watson

Description

Living conditions of those who live below the poverty line - at Chaucer House in Southwark. Examines the plight of people living below the poverty line in Great Britain today. Looks at the conflict between the tenants of Chaucer House - a place for homeless families in Southwark, and the officials.