The Battle For Orgreave
Synopsis
The miners' strike 1984 was one of the longest and most brutal in British labour history. A community fighting for jobs and survival was wholly denigrated and depicted as violent by the majority of the media. THE BATTLE FOR ORGREAVE puts the record straight, as miners recount their own history, their economic and political struggles over decades and the trial they endured for 48 days in Sheffield when charged with riot at Orgreave - facing life imprisonment. Containing compelling testimonies, emotive cinematography, in depth analysis coupled with meticulous detail of the mass picket and the ensuing events of June 18 1984 at the Orgreave coking plant, the documentary also has unique footage of police violence -- all these make this an historic and important document of our time
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yvette Vanson
- Original Title
- The Battle For Orgreave
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
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Yvette Vanson
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Yvette Vanson
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What is The Battle For Orgreave about?
The miners' strike 1984 was one of the longest and most brutal in British labour history. A community fighting for jobs and survival was wholly denigrated and depicted as violent by the majority of the media. THE BATTLE FOR ORGREAVE puts the record straight, as miners recount their own history, their economic and political struggles over decades and the trial they endured for 48 days in Sheffield when charged with riot at Orgreave - facing life imprisonment. Containing compelling testimonies, emotive cinematography, in depth analysis coupled with meticulous detail of the mass picket and the ensuing events of June 18 1984 at the Orgreave coking plant, the documentary also has unique footage of police violence -- all these make this an historic and important document of our time
Who directed The Battle For Orgreave?
The Battle For Orgreave was directed by Yvette Vanson.
Who stars in The Battle For Orgreave?
The principal cast of The Battle For Orgreave includes Not specified.
When was The Battle For Orgreave released and how long is it?
The Battle For Orgreave was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 52m.