Unlikely allies, the gay and lesbian community of London and striking miners of South Wales, unite in an unexpected and uplifting tale of compassion and change during the 1984/1985 Miners' Strike. Narrated by drag queen Tayce in a unique and poignant storytime, this documentary explores the rich, powerful true story behind the film 'Pride,' revealing its lasting impact on UK queer history.
Between London Pride 1984 and 1985 an unlikely alliance was forged between the gay men and lesbians of London and the striking miners of South Wales. Everyone loves a good love story and this is one of the most unexpected and uplifting love stories ever, not between two people, but between two communities who - seemingly worlds apart - found common cause and compassion for each other in the face of immense challenges, and changed the course of history for queer people in the UK.
This feature documentary explores this remarkable tale, made famous by the film Pride ten years ago. Everyone loved the film, but the real story behind the script is much richer and more powerful than you could ever imagine. And the legacy of these events are still felt to this day, forty years on since the 1984/1985 Miners’ Strike. But this won’t be like any other documentary about the Miners’ Strike you’ll watch this year…
Among other unique stylistic elements, drag queen Tayce will don her iconic Welsh dragon look to narrate the film, telling this powerful fable to a group of kids in a playful and poignant storytime session, which will bring fresh meaning and relevance to the story through the perspective of this new generation.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film makers, after which you will have exclusive access to the People's History Museum archive including LGSM banners and artifacts plus DJs Love Party will be playing 80s gay scene classics inspired by the Pits and Perverts party thrown by LGSM.
FREE Event but please book a place.
15+ unclassified.
15+ admittance only.
SCREENING information
Director: Ashley Francis-Roy
Producer:Sasha Kosminsky
Executive Producer: Bruce Fletcher
Running time: 1 hour
Talent: Tayce / Beaufort Male Voice Choir / LGSM
Content guidance: References to sex and violence
Language: English
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