The Battle of Orgreave in June 1984 during the UK miners' strike is examined through interviews and archival footage, highlighting the National Union of Mineworkers' struggles.
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The Battle of Orgreave in June 1984 during the UK miners' strike is examined through interviews and archival footage, highlighting the National Union of Mineworkers' struggles.
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The Battle of Orgreave unfolded in June 1984 during the UK miners' strike. Daniel Gordon's documentary features interviews with miners and archival footage from the Northeast Film Archive and the Yorkshire Film Archive. It includes recordings from a miner who filmed the events with a VHS camcorder. The film provides context about the National Union of Mineworkers and the government's efforts to dismantle it. Prior to its release, the film won the Audience Choice award at the 2024 Sheffield DocFest.
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Why Watch
- See the Battle of Orgreave through archival footage.
- Meet miners who filmed the events with VHS camcorders.
- Find out why it won 'Audience Choice' at Sheffield DocFest.
Did You Know
- The Battle of Orgreave occurred during the 1984–1985 miners' strike.
- Daniel Gordon directed the film, released in 2024.
- The film has a duration of 111 minutes.
- It won the 'Audience Choice' award at the 2024 Sheffield DocFest.
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Who directed the documentary Strike: An Uncivil War?
Strike: An Uncivil War was directed by Daniel Gordon.
What significant event does the documentary focus on?
The documentary focuses on the Battle of Orgreave during the 1984–1985 United Kingdom miners' strike.
What award did the film win at the 2024 Sheffield DocFest?
It won the 'Audience Choice' award at the 2024 Sheffield DocFest.
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