Bitter Litter

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Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive
Established in 2001, the National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive holds an unrivalled collection of films, TV and radio broadcasts, video tapes and sound recordings relating to Wales and the Welsh, from 1898 to the present day. The collection spans multiples formats and genres, both professional and amateur.

Bitter Litter

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The youth of Merthyr Vale wage war on waste and pollution.

Young people from Aberfan and Merthyr Vale enthusiastically make their case against littering, which is causing environmental damage in their communities, and global warming in general. They urge viewers to stop the use of CFCs, detergents and plastics, and to use biodegradable products, recycled products etc. instead. They point out the dangers to children of the long-drawn-out demolition of Merthyr Vale colliery, the site not being well secured, and that illegal dumping of waste is endangering children who swim in the rivers (shot of high jumping in). Car fumes are a menace, and more recycling is needed (and more bins provided). The film ends with a dramatic, tongue-in-cheek threat to the life any litterers...


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Our Valleys

What makes the Valleys tick? Video captures locals' voices from one Cwm to the next, revealing their hopes, concerns and unique take on life.
The famous South Wales Valleys (Y Cymoedd) stretch from Carmarthenshire in the west to Monmouthshire in the east, and have been subject to as many cliches as closed coal mines. The Valleys have contributed much to the UK's film and television history: early film pioneer William Haggar, actors Siân Phillips and Stanley Baker, and directors Karl Francis and Chris Monger, to name but a few notables - and that's in addition to the decades of classic films set against the backdrop of coal tips and terraced houses - How Green Was My Valley, The Corn is Green, The Citadel et al. Around 30% of the population of Wales lives here, and it's the stories, concerns and culture of these people that are given voice in this collection. From folk heroes to real-life role models, from searing social issues to inspiring and indomitable Valleys women, these films cut through the stereotypes and give voice to the region's more authentic and unvarnished stories.

17 videos in this collection

1

Tyrone O'Sullivan talks to David Parry-Jones

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Simon Weston talks to David Parry-Jones

3

Time to Talk

4

Guto Nyth Brân

5

Mari Lwyd

6

Haiku Cwm Afan

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Y Fari Lwyd, Llangynwyd

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SOS Titanic

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Troedrhiwgwair

10

Bitter Litter

11

Elderly Welfare Rights

12

Times Change, People Change - Aberfan Lads Group 16-19 Years

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Why Men React the Way They Do? Will Hoover Close?

14

The Tredegar Health Tape

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Elaine Morgan talks to David Parry-Jones

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Max Boyce talks to David Parry-Jones

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Looking to the Future

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