Document 11 Red Dust

The only dedicated international human rights documentary festival in Scotland returns for its eleventh outing with a host of exciting screenings, panels, workshops, music and events. Taking place at CCA from Fri 18 to Sun 20 October, this year's programme focuses on reflection and tension between the past and present.

Document 11 presents a sobering look at the human costs of industrial processes with the short film Red Dust.

Ravenscraig, Motherwell: formerly home of the Scottish steel industry, now Europe's biggest post-industrial regeneration project. There's a new Ravenscraig Village in the planning, a town within a town, with houses, shops and all the modern facilities. Why is it then that some of the locals seem none too happy - could it be something to do with the cluster of respiratory illnesses blighting the lives of so many across the neighbourhood?

Through interviews with local residents, former Ravenscraig workers and their families, director Ilona Kacieja makes a compelling case for the link between the high incidence of pollution-related illnesses and the close proximity of the site. After a hundred and more years of heavy industry, was the clean up as efficient as hoped? Or it possible the land is still contaminated? Will there be any form of compensation for those affected, or an evasion of responsibility on the part of government and the industries concerned? This short, hard-hitting film raises these and other questions, and attempts to give a platform to local people to express their feelings.

Followed by panel discussion / Q & A

Thinking of joining us for several events? Get yourself a Document 11 Festival Pass for the whole weekend for £20 (£10 unwaged) by visiting Box Office or calling 0141 352 4900. You can also pick up a Day Pass for £10 (£5 unwaged) for a day of your choice (weekend/day pass holders must still book in advance for screenings/events to be guaranteed a place).

Recipient of the Iris Fairgrieve Rainer Scholarship
Nominated for the Grierson Award Best Student Documentary 2013