Pride

Pride" film poster 

Synopsis:

U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984.

Quick Thoughts:

I have to admit that I am rather late to this Pride party, but only now do I realise that I was missing out on this bit of queer history! This charming queer history film weaves together a handful of lives during a rather rough time in the UK. Juxtaposing the struggle of the LGBT community with the separate yet similar struggle of the striking miners is a unique story device, yet it works wonderfully into a cohesive film. And best of all, it actually happened! Films based on true events always tug at my heartstrings, but there’s something special about “Pride”. I thought I knew quite a lot about the UK miner strike, but I honestly had no idea that LGSM provided so much support during the miner’s strike. Nor was I aware that the miners advocated and helped advance the LGBT agenda in return. The final scene where the minors showed up in busses for the 1985 Pride Parade is simply moving. If you haven’t seen “Pride” yet, watch this queer history film today!

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Release Date:

23 May, 2014

Duration:

1h59m

Director:

Matthew Warchus

Writers:

Stephen Beresford (screenplay)

Stars:

Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West