Deep Dive: Strike: An Uncivil War (2024)
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Strike: An Uncivil War is a documentary film directed by Daniel Gordon, focusing on the Battle of Orgreave during the 1984–1985 United Kingdom miners' strike. The film combines interviews with archival footage sourced from the Northeast Film Archive, the Yorkshire Film Archive, and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). Additionally, it features footage recorded by a miner using a VHS camcorder on the day of the event, providing a personal perspective on the conflict.
The film was screened at the 2024 Sheffield DocFest documentary film festival prior to its general release and won the 'Audience Choice' award. With a runtime of 111 minutes, it aims to present a comprehensive view of the events surrounding the miners' strike and the significant confrontation at Orgreave.
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.
Perfect For
UK miners' strike historyDocumentary film enthusiastsLabor movement studies