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The Block

19721h 15mMovieDocumentary

Living conditions of those who live below the poverty line - at Chaucer House in Southwark. Examines the plight of people living below the poverty line in Great Britain today. Looks at the conflict between the tenants of Chaucer House - a place for homeless families in Southwark, and the officials.

DirectorPaul Watson
ProducerPaul Watson

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Cast · Directed by Paul Watson

PMPeter Myers
Peter Myers
Narrator (voice)

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The Block isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

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The Block hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 7, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.