Not So Much a Facelift…
- Documentary
- History
- 1976
A short documentary exploring the UK’s 1970s approach to urban renewal through General Improvement Areas. Mixing location footage from Blackburn, Norwich, and Oxford with unexpectedly quirky presentation, the film contrasts small-scale housing improvements with the sweeping redevelopment schemes of the post-war era. Produced as a government public information film and shown at meetings between planners, architects, and residents, it stands as a modest, humane entry in Britain’s civic-minded documentary tradition.
Not So Much a Facelift… is a movie first shown in 1976. Runtime is 25 minutes. Status: Released. Genres: Documentary, History.
25mRuntime
