Three Salons at the Seaside
1994 · 40 min · Documentary
A film on the staff and customers of three Blackpool hair-dressing salons as they discuss the many facets of life. Stories of love, loss and gritty determination to carry on and make the best of things with a sense of humour abound.
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe
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