Free film screening of Born to Die (1974) and Open Cut (2004), which explore the demolishing of the Victorian town Yallourn to make way for coal mining. Film Maker Phil Burke will at the event to talk about his film. Born to Die (1974) by Mary Wilton , running time 48 min This film documents the many sides of controversy surrounding the decision to demolish the flourishing town of Yallourn, Vicotoria, in order to mine the rich coal deposits lying beneath. Born to Die has rarely been screened as it was withheld from public release upon its completion. It was an early Australian example of direct cinema or cinema verite - a style Mary Wilton was exposed to while working on films in the early 70s. Mary never made another film. Open Cut (2004) 25 minutes by Phil Burke and Philippa Campey, 26 min "I don't have a home town, I have an archive. If I want to visit Yallourn, I watch a movie." Using the extensive archival recordings of this once model town, Filmmaker Phil Burke re-visits his home town of Yallourn and explores some of the issues which led to its destruction. The film night is free (gold coin donation welcome) and is organised by the Melbourne Social Forum http://www.melbournesocialforum.org with thanks to Loop bar (where you can buy food & drinks while you watch the film.) http://www.looponline.com.au/ More info: visit http://www.melbournesocialforum.org or call Martin 0403 440 996