AS filmmaker makes a documentary about Basildon, he asks the question why does the town have a bad reputation?
Chris Smith, who grew up in Benfleet and spent a lot of time socialising in Basildon as a youngster, wants to find out why people think negatively of the town.
The 37-year-old, who started making films after a career in marketing, said he is looking at how New Towns were set up to be “cultural centres”.
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