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Sacred 2008 – The Ethics of Social Engagement

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Video documentation of a debate exploring the ways in which artists can create new work with individuals and groups understood to be socially excluded and vulnerable.

Part of Sacred Season at the Chelsae Theatre, 28 April – 10 May 2008 (For full programme see REF. P1132).

Artist / Author Various
Reference D1058
Date 2008
Type DVD

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