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- ↑ Aitken, Ian (2013-10-18). Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film 3-Volume Set. Routledge. ISBN 9781135206208.
- ↑ Womensfilmandtelevisionhistory (2014-04-04). "Becoming Sheffield Film Co-op". Women's Film and Television History Network-UK/Ireland. Retrieved 2016-07-02.
- ↑ Aitken, Ian (2013-10-18). Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film 3-Volume Set. Routledge. ISBN 9781135206208.
- ↑ Womensfilmandtelevisionhistory (2014-04-11). "Sheffield Film Co-op: Beginning, Being and Ending". Women's Film and Television History Network-UK/Ireland. Retrieved 2016-07-02.
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