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RepositoryBill Douglas Centre Archives (GB 2869)
Ref NoBDC 1/TRI/3/3
Date1975-1983
LevelFile
Extent1 file
Title'Trilogy' Premiere/Publicity
Creator NameDouglas, Bill (1934-1991); filmmaker
Jewell, Peter (1934- ); Douglas' friend and executor
DescriptionThe file contains: programmes and leaflets from screenings of the 'Trilogy'; press packet for 'My Way Home', correspondence regarding Douglas' participation in 'Trilogy' screenings including Bridport screening (1981); Peter Jewell's ticket stubs for Edinburgh 1972 premiere screening of 'My Childhood' and ticket stub for first screening of 'Comrades' at Curzon West End. Draft press release for the release of the Trilogy as a whole by the BFI, with pencil annotations. Press release by Hilary Thompson at the BFI in April 1979 for the release of the Trilogy as a package. This mentions transmission by the BBC in 1980. Letter from Clive Goodwin Associates in 1974 about the release of the second film. Invitation for Bill Douglas to participate in launch of International Year of the Child in 1979.
FormatVarious formats
AdminHistory'My Childhood', My Ain Folk' and 'My Way Home' often premiered on the festival circuit before being released in cinemas. The films had limited releases, but after the trilogy was completed with 'My Way Home', several film societies, festivals and theatres released the films. Douglas was often contacted to open these screenings, or answer questions after the films were shown. Includes his notes on questions t a screening at Oundle School; programme for screening at Holborn Film Society 1976.
LanguageEnglish
AccessStatusOpen
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