Don't Mention the 47 (49)

Don’t Mention the 47 tells the inspiring story of 49 Liverpool Labour councillors who, between 1983 and 1987, defied Margaret Thatcher’s austerity cuts. Instead of accepting reductions in public services, they built 5,000 homes, created jobs, and established essential working-class community support. This documentary reflects on some of their remarkable actions and the political consequences they faced. Interviews with 3 of the cllrs Tony Mulhearn, Felicity Dowlng and Harry Smith, as well as Cathy Wilson, Tina Caroll, Tony Aitman and a housing worker of the time , Lynn Wilde. Co-produced and Directed by by Arti Dillon & Lisa Lonsdale https://dontmentionthe47.wordpress.com More - Summary of the timeline and achievements of the achievements - http://liverpool47.org/legacy/legacy.htm - Book - 'A City that Dared to fight' - Fuller story from Deputy Council leader of the time Tony Mulhearn & Peter Taaffe Screenings Last packed public screening in Deptford Library London https://deptfordx.org/event/dont-mention-the-47/ Other screenings have been in Liverpool, Southwark and Hackney. It's good to watch together before and after the elections, sharing a little of what we can achieve together, let us know if you want to organise something with this. If you'd like a campaigned who was involved or us who made it, shout us. Thankyou.