Mothers Don't Forget: Women and the Welfare State

Documentary which looks at the history of the welfare state in Britain, from the point of view of women. Using 1940's newsreels to examine the picture portrayed of women in the welfare state, the reality of the 1980s is discussed by women from Tyneside. The reality of their lives contrasts sharply with the hopes and aspirations of the 40s and 50s, shown through films and songs of the period when the welfare state was first established.

• Ingrid SinclairDirector
• Anne CottringerDirector of Photography
• Esther RonayEditor

Release date

February 10, 1986

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

52m

Genres

Documentary