Gore Street, Fitzroy returns for its second screening, highlighting the suburbs gentrification and celebrating neighbourhood traditions.
Gore Street, Fitzroy traces the evolution of one intimate street within Melbourne’s oldest suburb, capturing voices of longstanding residents who’ve witnessed decades of change firsthand. Filmmaker Zoe Coldham grew up watching Gore Street transform around her, and now she’s turning that personal history into cinema.
Coldham’s documentary arrives at a fascinating moment for the suburb. Planned as Melbourne’s first suburb in 1839, Fitzroy has survived multiple waves of gentrification while maintaining its reputation as a cultural hub. What started as working-class housing has evolved into one of Melbourne’s most diverse neighbourhoods, home to both expensive rentals and major public housing complexes.
Gore Street, Fitzroy screening
- When: Friday, 19 September, 6:30-8pm
- Where: Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier Street, Fitzroy
- Afterparty: The Napier Hotel
- Tickets: $17.19, get yours here
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Gore Street itself embodies this transformation story. Residents have maintained traditions of street parties and community gatherings for generations, creating bonds that persist despite demographic shifts. Coldham captures this spirit by reviving the neighbourhood celebration tradition.
The documentary explores how communities adapt when faced with urban change. Through resident interviews, Gore Street, Fitzroy reveals strategies for preserving connection while embracing evolution. These aren’t just nostalgic reminiscences but active conversations about building inclusive neighbourhoods.
Screening includes Welcome to Country at 7:15pm followed by the film at 7:30pm. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, braille signage and disability drop-off zones.
Profits support the Yalinguth Project, which preserves Aboriginal stories through geo-located audio experiences around Fitzroy.
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