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Factory workers film for Buncrana
17.11.08
A FILM reflecting the
experiences of people who worked in the local
textiles industry, will receive its premiere at the
end of the month in Dunree.
Buncrana playwright, Prof Frank McGuinness, who
wrote the play 'Factory Girls' will be guest speaker
at the official opening of the film and audio-visual
installation, entitled 'Remnant', at Fort Dunree.
'Remnant' has been created by North-55 and its
artistic director Marie Barrett from Buncrana. Using
large-scale cinematic projection, it reflects the
experiences of local people who have worked in the
linen/garment industry in the North West. |
Public screenings of
the film will take place at the Saldanha Suite, Fort
Dunree, on Saturday, November 29 and on Sunday,
November 30, at 5pm.
Ms Barrett will also give a public talk about the
project and its development on Saturday, December 6
at 2pm. |
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Meanwhile, the official
opening, on November 28, will include a welcome
address by John McCarter, formerly of McCarter's
factory and current chairperson of Inishowen
Development Partnership. Following a talk by Prof
McGuinness, the exhibition will be opened by Sophie
Hope of B+B Curators, London. For more information,
email
north55@eircom.net . |
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