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‘Strike: An Uncivil War,’ About Notorious “Battle Of Orgreave,” Wins Audience Award At Sheffield DocFest
'Strike: An Uncivil War, about the notorious "Battle of Orgreave" in June 1984, won the Audience Award at the 31st Sheffield DocFest.
News media, authorities, and the Conservative government of then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher tried to pin responsibility for the violence on the workers, but the film directed by Daniel Gordon lays bare an orchestrated plan by police to attack the strikers. Niño Zambrano and Grundy added, “The world premiere at The Crucible Theatre, which included a brass band and the presence of several of the miners, was extremely moving and we are so proud the filmmaking team chose us as the place to present this crucial piece of history.” The synopsis continues, “Featuring powerful personal testimony, previously hidden government documents and never-before seen archive material, the film shows first-hand the stories and recollections of the people on the front lines of this incredible moment in time, which split communities and the nation in two, and whose ripples still resonate to this very day.”
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