Pride
Set in the summer of 1984 – Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike. At the Gay Pride March in London, a group of gay and lesbian activists decides to raise money to support the families of the striking miners. But there is a problem. The Union seems embarrassed to receive their support.
But the activists are not deterred. They decide to ignore the Union and go direct to the miners. They identify a mining village in deepest Wales and set off in a mini bus to make their donation in person. And so begins the extraordinary story of two seemingly alien communities who form a surprising and ultimately triumphant partnership.
Director:
Matthew Warchus
Cast:
Bill Nighy, Andrew Scott, Dominic West
Screenplay:
Stephen Beresford
Screening Date:
Sep 06, 2014
Studio:
Calamity Films
Running Time:
120 minutes
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.7% | 18.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
“Fabulous! I loved the movie. The integration of the labor movement and the Gays and Lesbians movement was done so beautifully. The bleak landscape depicting the poverty hardness of the miners life.”
“ Thank you for this wonderful film!”
“Great film! And now I’m off to participate in the Labor Day Parade in NY.”
“A most wonderful film. I look forward to it becoming a Tony-winning Broadway musical.”
“So well done. Would definitely recommend.”
“Wonderful! Wish I knew more history of these events.”
“PRIDE is an amazingly political film in the best sense of the word, encouraging us all to get up and work together to fight for justice.”
“This is maybe the best political film dealing with class I’ve ever seen. We need more movies like it!”
“One of the best feel good movies I’ve seen in years. See- we can all just get along.”
“A wonderful and educational film. I had no idea that the Gay and Lesbian group supported the minors and that the minors supported the Gay march. Thank you for this film.”
“So glad I came! By the way I marched in the 1st NC Gay Pride Parade in honor of friends who died of Aids. Truly wonderful.
“Wow! Terrific!”
The lead character of Mark, so sad he died so young, a complete tragedy. But screenplay-wise it is unclear to me why he abandoned the fight. Did he learn of his diagnosis?
“I can’t wait to go home and read more about the miner’s strike. A well-told story! Could have been a little shorter, but excellent nonetheless.”
“From start to finish rousing and resounding. Just enough mix of the great, the good and the no-good-niks.”
“Powerful story. Excellent acting. Great music!”
“A wonderful blend of many themes carried by a very interesting true story.”
“Fabulous film! Loved it! The characters and the story were great.’
“This film is for a very limited audience.”
“Cute film! Softer touch to a hard subject. Enjoyable. Great history lesson.”
“Very enjoyable and based on a true story. Excellent.”
“This is the sort of film that moves along and at the end it really does move you. Not as soupy as I would thought. There should be a rating of how many times a film evokes a rush of adrenaline – that totally involuntary response and reaction you cannot deny. This film had at least 3 of those moments throughout for me and then when the end epilogue graphics were displayed it was like the end of the Macy’s July 4th fireworks display: jolts and jolts of adrenaline coursing throw me; that is the power of film. Bravo!”
“I loved everyone of those characters. What an amazing story. At times I thought the plot was contrived. Wonderful cast. Beautifully shot and important to see. Loved the scene when the woman sang.”
“I loved this film. It renewed my faith in human beings. (At least some of them.) Solidarity forever!”
“Nicely done. Great writing! A slice of what was going on at that time. A feel good film.”
“Really great!”
“Enjoyed the film, well done!”
“A simple story of two downtrodden groups who unite for mutual support. Lack of depth or complexity on the factors, which ultimately have doomed the miners but have recognized Gay Lesbian propaganda. The bad guys are predictable. Police and greedy politicians all that was missing.”
“Well done!”
“Never knew that GLBT supported the minors strike. A real educational and well performed. Love it!”
“Acting and music Grade A!”
“Loved the movie!”
“Loved it!”
“Expected nothing but moved greatly.”
“Very good movie!”
“I remember how exhilarating and subversive it was to be out and proud in the early 80’s I was reminded of how afraid we were when AIDS hit. This was an interesting representation of a little known moment in LGBT history. It was truly beautiful and energizing. P.S. I also miss disco!”
“Tells the story of a display of solidarity so incredible it can’t be true, but it is. Great soundtrack, good pace, heartwarming story.”
“This is a film in which everyone involved can take and feel PRIDE. Well done.”
“Very well done…foreshadowed with the great Pete Seeger opening song.”
“Loved the movie. A lesson in how grassroots support and the power of “getting to know you” can bring people together.”
“Loved it!”
“Loved the Barry White remark.”
“What an unlikely combination of people supporting one another. Truly inspiring film. Excellent casting.”
If you'd like to know more about the film...
Here you will find an interesting compilation of footage, interviews, and stills of the real life events of the protests and the LGSM's fight to support the minors. Loaded with genuine stills, music from the "Pits and Perverts" event and an interview from co-founder Mike Jackson. You will also notice how uncanny the actors in the film looked compared to their real-life counterparts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHJhbwEcgrA
And here you will find a page about the complete history of the LGSM and their fight in 1984. A site dedicated to what it was like to be gay in the 80's, you'll find original photo and even a special interview with Pete Shelley, a fellow activist and his experiences.
http://www.gayinthe80s.com/2012/09/1984-lesbians-and-gays-support-the-miners-part-one/
An article givng an indepth personal look into the making of this film and how the director put his heart into the film.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/may/21/matthew-warchus-pride-gay-ac...
And this from member BRoss: Subject: Pride review – when gay activists struck a deal with miners | Film | The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/sep/11/pride-film-review-miners-str...
