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Think of England
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Think of England

1999-04-24 · 49 min · Not rated

Documentary

Shown as part of the BBC's Modern Times series. Think of England shows Parr talking to the many people he encountered in the summer of 1999. He innocently asked people what it took to be English, and this simple question provided many revealing answers.

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Directors
Martin Parr
Production companies
BBC, Mosaic Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Martin ParrMartin ParrSelf

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