Firestation

This film documents the transformation of a derelict fire station into studio and living spaces for artists The opening of the restored building is celebrated in performances and installations by its new occupants In common with Rabans films that reflect upon different aspects of the changing face of Londons East End this tightly structured filmpoem confronts the present with the past the buildings wartime role is recalled in archival images and by women who served in it as Auxiliary Fire Service officers