HIGH ON HOPE TRAILER

This trailer was posted to me earlier (shout out here to Michael Stockwell), and fully deserves a mention and a watch, as it tells the story which has been a key influence on this blog, and more importantly musical history in general - the movement of Acid House. Made by filmmaker Peter Sanderson, it tells the story of warehouse parties that occurred during the acid house years, outside Blackburn, a time when large gatherings of people would congregate to escape the harsh reality that had been manifested under Thatcher's Britain. By tracking down the original organisers of the raves, and finding footage filmed by a man know as 'Preston Bob' (who used a camera that was normally rented out for weddings and Christenings), Sanderson was able to create a documentary that really shows the joyous and communal spirit that was achieved through the Acid House raves. Unfortunately, due to problems in licensing the music, the film still does not have enough money to get a full release. Therefore, if you like what you see, click on this link- http://www.highonhope.com - and donate some cash, so it can be broadcast and get the recognition it deserves.