Free Party: A Folk History
“They wanted the freedom to party. The state saw them as the enemy within.”
Synopsis
The film follows the inception of the movement, a meeting between ravers and the new age travellers during Thatcher's last days in power, and the explosive years that followed, leading up the infamous Castlemorton free festival in 1992 - the largest ever illegal rave, which provoked the drastic change of the laws of trespass with the notorious introduction of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994.
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Free Party: A Folk History / trailer 2025 - The story of the largest ever illegal rave, Castlemorton
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Trinder
- Original Title
- Free Party: A Folk History
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Trinder Films (GB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Trinder
Andrew Gaston, Nick Evans
Kate Allan
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Trinder
Director
Kate Allan
Producer
Andrew Gaston
Editor
Nick Evans
Editor
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Free Party: A Folk History about?
The film follows the inception of the movement, a meeting between ravers and the new age travellers during Thatcher's last days in power, and the explosive years that followed, leading up the infamous Castlemorton free festival in 1992 - the largest ever illegal rave, which provoked the drastic change of the laws of trespass with the notorious introduction of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994.
Who directed Free Party: A Folk History?
Free Party: A Folk History was directed by Aaron Trinder.
Who stars in Free Party: A Folk History?
The principal cast of Free Party: A Folk History includes Spiral Tribe, DiY, circus warp, Circus Normal, Free Party People.
When was Free Party: A Folk History released and how long is it?
Free Party: A Folk History was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free Party: A Folk History?
Free Party: A Folk History holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).