BARBICAN | Urban Poetry (2015)
• March 9th, 2015 • 0h 6min
Documentary
Overview
The Barbican Estate in the City of London is arguably England's finest example of Brutalist architecture. This film explores the history of the estate from the perspective of its residents
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