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So That You Can Live

5.019811h 23mMovieDocumentary

Documentary examining what it means to live in South Wales, made in collaboration with and focusing on the lives of the Butts family. Explores the effects of complex historical forces on industry, family, work, education and learning.

DirectorCinema Action
WritersChris Evans·Paul Willemen
ProducerCinema Action

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Cast · Directed by Cinema Action

SB
Shirley Butts
RB
Roy Butts
RB
Royston Butts
DB
Diane Butts

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