Summaries

Still the Enemy Within is a unique insight into one of history's most dramatic events: the 1984-85 British Miners' Strike. No experts. No politicians. Thirty years on, this is the raw first-hand experience of those who lived through Britain's longest strike. Follow the highs and lows of that life-changing year.—Mark Lacey

'The Enemy Within' is an award winning documentary that gives a unique insight into one of History's most dramatic events: the 1984-85 British Miners' Strike No experts. No Politicians. Thirty years on, this is the raw emotional story of those who drove Britain's longest strike. The film weaves stunningly edited archive footage of the strike and never before seen interviews with the real key players of the strike: the miners themselves, accompanied by a soulful, timely soundtrack. It is ultimately a universal tale of ordinary people standing up for what they believe in. It challenges us to look again at our past so that in the words of one miner 'we can still seek to do something about the future'.

Details

Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date May 31, 2014
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations London, England, UK
Production companies Bad Bonobo

Box office

Budget $250000
Gross worldwide $10507

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 52m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

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