So That You Can Live
1981, English. Directed by Cinema Action.
Documentary examining what it means to live in South Wales, made in collaboration with and focusing on the lives of the Butts family. Explores the effects of complex historical forces on industry, family, work, education and learning.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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So That You Can Live is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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- Released
- 11 January 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Raymond Williams, Chris Evans, Paul Willemen
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So That You Can Live runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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So That You Can Live is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like So That You Can Live?
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Who directed So That You Can Live?
So That You Can Live (1981) was directed by Cinema Action and stars Shirley Butts, Roy Butts, Royston Butts.