blog writing #film critique: farewell regent

The documentary film Farewell Regent, deeply explores ancient history and the impact Regent Theater which has been present historically as a building. The documentary features interviews conducted with former employees, patrons and historians who at one point had memories with the significant Regent Theatre.Challenges face by the theatre is also highlighted when scenarios in the movie industry such as urban development and shifting social dynamics. From the historic analysis of photographs, archival clips and personal anecdotes the documentary centers on the current life and times. We see how the local community is impacted on by the provocation the social, cultural and economic changes that contributed to the shift of the Regent Theatre and its contribution to historical memory which is a reflection.