1963: They Had A Dream - Trailer

In December 2008, Junior YPTC filmed a selection of scenes and songs from the show. These have been edited into a short trailer which can be seen here:

1963: They Had A Dream - Documentary

Throughout the production, filmmaker Daniel D Moses was following the development of the show and its history. His documentary was shown in the foyer of the Cochrane Theatre as the audience arrived to contextualise the play.

Narrated by Prunella Scales, CBE, the documentary provides an insight into the origins of the production, illustrating how the history of London informed the show. Exploring issues of immigration, cultural integration and crime, all of which are prevalent in the play, this film uses first hand accounts from immigrants of various nationalities who arrived in the UK during the 1960s, and from second generation family members, to track the changes in London society since the 1960s.

Amongst those sharing their memories and experiences are notorious gangster "Mad" Frankie Fraser as well as members of the YPTC cast and crew and their families.

The finished documentary can be seen here:

"1963 They Had A Dream" Documentary from Daniel D Moses on Vimeo.

Documentary Credits

Narrator:
Prunella Scales CBE

With Thanks To:
Frankie Fraser, Boyd Hatchett, Rev. Albert Harriot, Ernest Huie, Jennifer Huie,
Una Jordan, Erim Metto JP, Debbie Oakes, Alan Page, Bab-Zee Parker, Doreen Woodley,
The Cast and Crew of YPTC

Picture Credits:
Fray Bentos, Stephen Daddario, Paul Joseph, Daniel D. Moses, Michael Norbury,
Martin Pulaski, Ron Rademaker, Mike Roberts, Darren Shrubsole, Mick [A30yoyo FLICKR]

Original Production Music By:
Patrick Moore and Gizelle Golebiewski

Researchers:
Alexandra Marsden-Jones and Fiona Symes

Shot & Cut By:
Daniel D. Moses

Produced By:
Alexandra Marsden-Jones, Daniel D. Moses, Robbi Stevens and Fiona Symes