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In this staged writers meeting members of the groups share their work; poetry and prose. The discussions unfold around the reception of their works demonstrating codes of criticism and politeness, selfhood and aspiration. The group replicates an autonomous gathering, each member having their own agenda for taking part. The intimacy of the camera, close-up to the characters, creates a feeling of being in the room. The guest, the viewer is invited to understand the sentiment of the members. This video developed from research into community writing groups associated with the Federation of Worker Writers and Community Publishers. The Federation was established in the 1970’s and created a network between groups UK wide, also making associations with groups abroad.

Lucy Parker live in London. Her film and video works take the starting point of contemporary and historic pedagogic situations to explore how ideas are disseminated between individuals. She is interested in ways collaboration can impact on the production and distribution of works. Her films have been shown at film festivals in the UK and Internationally, she has a Masters in Fine Art from Goldsmiths University. Lucy lectures in filmmkaing at Kingston University.