Documentary 'Our Land' Examines Right to Roam Movement in UK
The documentary 'Our Land' explores the Right to Roam movement in the UK, highlighting that 92% of land and 97% of rivers in England are not legally accessible to the public. The film, releasing on Friday 8 May, delves into mass trespass campaigns and challenges historical myths about property and place. It presents arguments from both sides, questioning who truly has the right to roam. Critics have given it four stars, with Little White Lies noting its narrow scope speaks to wider inequality, and the Guardian praising its heartfelt message. The Scotsman highlights a scene where campaigners hike from Scotland (where roaming is legal) into England, illustrating the legal divide. The documentary is featured as Pictureville's Pick of the Week at the Science and Media Museum.
Key facts
- 92% of land and 97% of rivers in England are not legally accessible to the public.
- The documentary 'Our Land' premieres on Friday 8 May.
- The film covers the Right to Roam movement and mass trespass campaigns.
- It challenges age-old myths about property and place.
- Little White Lies gave the film four stars.
- The Guardian also awarded four stars.
- The Scotsman reported on a hike from Scotland into England highlighting legal differences.
- The film is Pictureville's Pick of the Week at the Science and Media Museum.
Entities
Institutions
- Science and Media Museum
- Little White Lies
- Guardian
- The Scotsman
Locations
- United Kingdom
- England
- Scotland