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Deep Dive: Look Back at Grunwick (1980)

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Look Back at Grunwick
Look Back at Grunwick is a documentary that revisits the Grunwick dispute of 1976-1978, focusing on the predominantly Asian workforce at the Grunwick film processing plant in North London. The film covers their fight for better working conditions and union recognition, detailing the protests and strikes that characterized this pivotal moment in British labor history. The documentary also captures the solidarity shown by trade unions and the public, including notable figures like Arthur Scargill. It emphasizes the impact of the Grunwick dispute on labor rights in the UK and the importance of collective action in the face of adversity.

Why Watch

  • •See the 1976-1978 Grunwick labor dispute unfold.
  • •Meet key figures like Arthur Scargill.
  • •Find out how public solidarity shaped labor rights.

Did You Know

•The Grunwick dispute occurred between 1976 and 1978.
•Arthur Scargill was a notable figure involved in the dispute.
•The workforce at Grunwick was predominantly Asian.

Perfect For

British labor historyTrade union activism1970s social movements