Films

The Atomic Mirror produces and distributes films on nuclear issues:

31 March 2007
Atomic Mirror to show Greenham Film at Borderlines Film Festival

"...And the Fence Came Tumbling Down"

'A tribute to the women of Greenham Common, and the power of holding a dream'

In April 2000, the fence finally came down around Greenham Common air base in Southern England. This ten-minute film tells the story of how a US Air Force base with 96 US nuclear cruise missiles came to be returned to the people after 20 years of nonviolent protest and witness. The production features dramatic footage and archival material of the women's peace camps intercut with scenes of the day the fence finally came down. This informative and inspiring record shows how people power can bring about an historic transformation.

An information pack for schools, colleges, and community groups accompanies the film. It contains historical background material, personal histories of the people directly involved, and suggestions for further exploration of the issues. To order copies of the film and the accompanying resource pack, please use the film order form.

Film Information:

Made by Spirit Earth Productions

Filmed and edited by: Tim Knock

Written by: Janet Bloomfield, Tim Knock, Pamela Meidell

Narrated by: Sophie King

This film was produced with the financial support of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (UK), the Allan and Netsa Ferguson Charitable Trust (UK), the EarthWays Foundation (USA) and the Lifebridge Foundation (USA)

DEDICATED TO GREENHAM WOMEN EVERYWHERE

© 2001