A unique insight into one of Britain’s most dramatic struggles the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike. In 1984 a conservative government under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher declared war on the unions taking on the strongest in the country – the National Union of Mineworkers. Following a secret plan the government began announcing the closure of coal mines threatening not just an industry but whole communities and a way of life. Thirty years on this is the raw first-hand experience of those who lived through the UK’s longest strike. Using interviews... and a wealth of rare and never before seen archive “Still the Enemy Within” draws together personal experiences – whether they’re tragic funny or terrifying – to take the audience on an emotionally powerful journey through the dramatic events of that year. Bonus Features: Featurette - 'The Musicians Within' and 'The Producers Within' One extra scene- ' A Christmas like never before' Directors/producers commentary 'Dancing in Dulais' - The Real Story Behind Pride. Trailer Highlights of London Premiere Ridley Report [show more]
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Documentary directed by Owen Gower about the British Miners' Strike of 1984. The film tells the story of how the National Union of Mineworkers began their strike in response to Margaret Thatcher's government's intentions of closing down 20 coal mines. The film-maker speaks to those who stood on the picket lines and gains new insight, through the use of archive and never-before-seen footage, into the year-long action which was to be ultimately unsuccessful and which resulted in a weakening of the trade unions.
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