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In his final year as a Geography student in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Geography, Anparasan Sivakumaran’s (Anpu’s) dissertation had focused on Urban Political Ecology in south London.

But he didn't want the excitement of investigation to stop there and decided to start filming for a documentary, which he called, 'Tooting's Forgotten'. It explores gentrification and development in Tooting and surrounding London areas.

Anpu worked on the film for 6 months, interviewing residents, business owners in and around Tooting Market, the local MP, Siobhain McDonagh, and visiting tourists.

The film was launched in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Geography on 22^nd of February, and is published on Anpu’s YouTube channel. It is 30 minutes long, focusing on the changes taking place in typical neighbourhoods of London.

Anpu says:

“‘Produced with a zero production budget, the film has proved challenging, but I have learnt so much along the way and met some amazing people on the streets of Tooting!’.

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