# New film portrays Brummie estate kids uprooted by demolition

A new documentary-style film explores the lives of children on a Birmingham council estate whose community was torn apart by demolition. The film captures how success for these young residents often meant leaving the estate behind. It offers an intimate look at the human cost of urban regeneration.

**Importance:** 2/5

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/15/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-clio-barnard-keiran-goddard-birmingham) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:22 GMT