Conversations With a Working Man
Synopsis
This film expresses John Pilger’s belief that working people are seldom allowed a place in an essentially bourgeois media on their own political terms. In 1971, John Pilger travelled to the West Yorkshire industrial town of Keighley. This documentary features 36-year-old Jack Walker, a dye house worker, and is intended to present the views of a rank-and-file trade unionist: his life, struggle and hopes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Beckham
- Original Title
- Conversations With a Working Man
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
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Michael Beckham
Brian Tagg
Michael Beckham, Jeremy Wallington
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Michael Beckham
Producer
Michael Beckham
Director
Jeremy Wallington
Producer
Brian Tagg
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What is Conversations With a Working Man about?
This film expresses John Pilger’s belief that working people are seldom allowed a place in an essentially bourgeois media on their own political terms. In 1971, John Pilger travelled to the West Yorkshire industrial town of Keighley. This documentary features 36-year-old Jack Walker, a dye house worker, and is intended to present the views of a rank-and-file trade unionist: his life, struggle and hopes.
Who directed Conversations With a Working Man?
Conversations With a Working Man was directed by Michael Beckham.
Who stars in Conversations With a Working Man?
The principal cast of Conversations With a Working Man includes John Pilger, Audrey Walker, Beverley Walker, John Walker.
When was Conversations With a Working Man released and how long is it?
Conversations With a Working Man was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 27m.