Large numbers of people had to be turned away from packed screenings of a film about Thanet in Ramsgate – and now extra showings have been arranged to cater for the “overwhelming” demand.So many people wanted to see “Thanet On Film II – the Ramsgate edition” at the Granville Theatre on Thursday 13th January that a special matinee showing was arranged for the same day at the cinema, which again was sold out.
Now there will be a screening of a Margate edition of the film at the Carlton Cinema in Westgate at 2pm on Sunday 23rd of January, followed by a special “Thanet on Film” weekend at the Granville on February11th and 12th.
“I was amazed at the huge demand to see the film,” Christine Tongue, one of the producers of the film, said. “It just shows again how deep an interest so many people have in the area.”
The film includes vintage footage of Thanet from the 1920s to the 1970s, shows the decline of the area in more recent times and explores the plans for regeneration in the future.
“I sat in the audience at the screening in Ramsgate and they laughed and sighed and generally reacted to every frame of the film!” Christine said. “It was just a revelation.”
The first version of the film broke box office records when it was first screened in Broadstairs in 2009. Now the film-makers want to produce more films about Thanet – but are appealing for people’s help to do it.
Christine said: “We want people to come to us with their stories, their experiences of living in Thanet. We will find the pictures to illustrate their stories – but we do need people to come forward to be in the film.”
Many people have already approached the film-makers, young and old – but they need still more. “What we hope to do is produce a “People’s History of Thanet” – something that will have national as well as local importance,” Christine said.
“Thanet On Film II: The Margate Edition” will be screened on Sunday January 23rd at 2pm at the Carlton Cinema in Westgate. The Ramsgate edition of the film will be shown again on Friday 11th February and Saturday 12th February, both days at 7pm.
Booking is advisable – for the Westgate screening ring the Carlton on 01843 834290. For the Ramsgate screening ring the Granville on 01843 591750. All screenings will be followed by a discussion with the film-makers.
I attended this 'showing' What a load of old carp. If the people who had spent their time putting together this carp had spent their time being positive about the area we may have had something good. As it was, I wish i had watched emmerdale, much more educational!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember putting any kind of fish into the film....
ReplyDeletePlease tell me what positive things you think should go into the film and I'll try to include them for the next screenings.
Don't watch Emmerdale! It's not about Thanet.
Christine (producer Thanet on Film)
Well I lived in Ramsgate till the age of 25 and would have loved to see the film, it is true regarding the decline of once such a wonderful seaside resort but i am sure once the council lease a brain between them they will eventually be able to sort things out.
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