Housing and Health in Glasgow: A Journey Through Film
The impact of housing conditions on people's lives is explored in this specially curated screening and discussion at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall.
About Housing and Health in Glasgow: A Journey Through Film
The impact of housing conditions on people's lives is explored in this specially curated screening and discussion, featuring both archival and contemporary films. How does where and how we live affect our physical health and wellbeing? Are there lessons to be learned from past decisions and experiences which might improve our future?
This thought-provoking selection of films dates from the 1940s through to recent times. Highlights include an early film made by Glasgow Corporation’s Housing Committee and Chris Leslie’s poignant film ‘Lights Out’ (2016), which documents the emotional impact of the demolition of the city’s high-rise flats. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion reflecting on the material shown and inviting views from the audience.
This event coincides with Glasgow’s 850th anniversary celebration year. It offers an opportunity to take stock of the city’s past, present and future. The event has been programmed collaboratively by the National Library of Scotland, Glasgow Centre for Population Health and media co-op.
Thanks to Glasgow Centre for Population Health, light refreshments will be served before the event.
Schedule and speakers
5.00 to 5.30pm – arrivals, tea, coffee, networking, welcome
5.30 to 6.30pm – one hour screening
6.30 to 7.00pm – half-hour panel and audience Q&A
We are pleased to welcome the following guests to our panel:
Johnny Roger, Professor of Urban Literature at Glasgow School of Art
Chik Collins, Director of Glasgow Centre for Population Health
Sonja Coquelin, Living Rent campaign
Chair - Lucinda Broadbent, media co-op
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