The slow destruction of Robin Hood Gardens estate, a film by Joe Gilbert

By Mark Westall • 19 June 2018
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In 2015, after years of campaigning and multiple attempts, Robin Hood Gardens estate in East London listing wwas rejected

The same year, Joe Gilbert made a documentary about the estate called ‘Streets in the Sky’ vimeo.com/142528155. It’s purpose was to capture it on film before it was gone forever.

In 2017, demolition began. Joe returned to document its slow destruction.

Award-winning freelance Director of Photography + Multi award-winning documentary filmmaker. Films have screened internationally www.joegilbert.co.uk

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