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Where to watch A City Speaks (1947) in the UK

A City Speaks (1947) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Urban utopia beckons in this idealistic vision of postwar Manchester - fascinating to revisit as Northern Powerhouses and city devolution return to the agenda. Sponsored by the city council, it's very ambitious for a local government film. Under the soaring, sweeping direction of Paul Rotha, it takes in themes of industry, energy, leisure and housing, present, past and future.

  • Film
  • 1947
  • 69 min
  • Documentary

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