Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today

Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today (2020)

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Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 1hr 29min

Director: John Wyver

Available to rent or buy

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Marking Play for Today’s 50th anniversary, Drama Out of a Crisis is a compelling exploration of the series, its origins, achievements, controversies and legacies. Featuring a rich and surprising range of archive extracts and original interviews with many who created the series, including producers Kenith Trodd, Margaret Matheson and Richard Eyre, and directors Mike Leigh, David Hare and Ken Loach.