description Pride Overview
Pride tells the story of LGBTQ+ activists who organized support for striking British miners in 1984. The film highlights their courageous efforts to aid families affected by the strike and the origins of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign. It’s a drama focusing on solidarity, activism, and the intersection of social justice movements. This movie is relevant for those interested in LGBTQ+ history, British labor relations, and stories of grassroots resistance.
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info Pride Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2014 |
help Pride FAQ
What real campaign inspired Pride?
Pride is based on Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, the group formed in London during the 1984 to 1985 British miners' strike. The film shows activists raising money for mining families after the National Union of Mineworkers' funds were under pressure.
Who are the key real people dramatized in Pride?
The story includes Mark Ashton and Mike Jackson, who helped start LGSM, along with Welsh mining-community figures connected to Onllwyn. In the 2014 film, Ben Schnetzer plays Mark Ashton and Paddy Considine plays Dai Donovan.
Why is Gay's the Word important in Pride?
Gay's the Word, the London bookshop, served as an early organizing base for LGSM. The film uses it as a concrete meeting point between queer activism, fundraising, and the Welsh miners' support effort.
Did Pride receive major festival recognition?
Yes, Pride screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and won the Queer Palm. It was directed by Matthew Warchus and written by Stephen Beresford.
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