Movie spotlight
Combines
One of the earliest events to combine dance on film projected in juxtaposition with live performances by the same dancers. The films included rehearsals of the sequences being danced in their final form on stage; portraits of individual dancers, and different interpretations of the same segment of choreography by different dancers intercut with images of them preparing to come on stage. Also included blown-up Polaroid close-up portraits of dancers.
Insights
Plot Summary
This documentary offers an intimate look at the lives of agricultural workers in Lincolnshire, England, during harvest time. It captures the physical labor, the community spirit, and the seasonal rhythm of farming life. The film focuses on the workers' routines, their interactions, and the challenges and satisfactions of their demanding profession.
Critical Reception
As a documentary from 1972, specific widespread critical reception is difficult to pinpoint in modern terms. However, Michael Grigsby's work is generally recognized for its cinéma vérité style and its authentic portrayal of working-class life and environments.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its observational and unvarnished depiction of agricultural labor.
Noted for its realistic portrayal of the lives and community of harvest workers.
Recognized as an example of gritty, authentic British documentary filmmaking.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1972 documentary is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Michael Grigsby was a pioneer of British cinéma vérité, often embedding himself with his subjects to capture authentic, fly-on-the-wall footage.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources