Before Hindsight

7.0(1)19771h 22m1

Newsreels from the '30s constitute the bulk of this fascinating documentary, clearly illustrating that the public was fed an extremely biased view of events: straight propaganda, the stricture to provide entertainment, and the attempt to be objective all contributing to this. Lewis and producer Elizabeth Taylor-Mead have constructed their argument well, but it is Jonathan Dimbleby's brief comments towards the end that contain the crucial lesson: forty years on, the same forces work to distort our view of Northern Ireland. The film only indicates this to be the case, but it is precise and coherent enough to make the point with considerable force.

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
English

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

United Kingdom

Videos

No extra videos are listed for this title yet.

Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical23 Aug 1977

Frequently asked questions

Before Hindsight was released on 23 August 1977.

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this