Dear Cathy - we're still out in the cold

Article Abstract:

The television film 'Cathy Come Home,' which was shown in the UK in 1966, was extremely significant in highlighting the extent of the country's housing crisis. Areas in which it had an influence included reversing the process by which husbands were separated from their wives and children in hostels for the homeless and relaxing some of the very strict rules according to which these hotels were run. However, the housing crisis has in fact got worse over recent years, rather than better. There are now the equivalent of 100,000 people in emergency accommodation for the homeless, compared with 12,500 when the film was first shown.

Portrayals, Homeless persons

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Oliver Stone, still angry after all these years

Article Abstract:

Film director Oliver Stone often comes across as a very fevered man. The divorce of his parents left him isolated and insecure, and these emotions are often reflected in his work. He is highly critical of the US media, and believes that television networks are far too strongly influenced by advertisers. He encourages young people not to believe anything they read in the newspapers or hear on television, and calls on them to travel the world.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Movie producers (Persons), Stone, Oliver

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I still don't believe it will end

Article Abstract:

Many ordinary citizens of Sarajevo have been killed or injured over recent weeks in shelling which has made it very dangerous to venture outside. They have to spend whole days and nights sheltering in cellars, and constantly fear for friends and relatives. Electricity is often unavailable, and water supplies are often cut off too. It is impossible to live a normal life under these conditions.

Social aspects, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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