Previous SnoopRiver Island - My Ethical Dilema Next SnoopBooja Booja Vegan Icecream SusieQ / 18 April 2017 / Categories: Movie Pride Imelda Staunton was nominated for a BAFTA best supporting actress for her role as a middle aged Welsh woman committed to helping get her community of Dulais through the clashes with police, the public and a conservative government led by Margaret Thatcher during the miners strike of 1984. This is British film making at it's best in that style only the Brits really know how to pull off.In this unlikely coming together of two diametrically opposed groups, the miners and gay activists that share one thing in common, being isolated and alienated by people in general we see how change happens and it is really uplifting. The script is clever, witty, extremely touching at times and I did find myself welling up in places. This film in heart rending but in such a positive way with stand out performances from Bill Nighy who plays a gay man in the closet and Dominic West who plays gay activist Jonathan Blake, the 2nd man in the UK to be diagnosed HIV positive and who when interviewed in the press believed the story might never be told.This film is perfect family viewing for kids aged 10 upwards with some incredible life lessons about prejudice, struggle and fighting against all the odds. A heart warming and inspiring true story where the coal miners collectively, through their union changed history for Gay and Lesbians in the U.K. Must watch for everyone who loves British cinema, brilliantly acted, really powerful stuff. Print Rate this snoop: No rating yet 11287 Tags:Pridepride moviepride reviewDominic westJonathon Blakegay rightsgay activist Rant or Rave?RaveProsTrue story ConsBit's will make you ball StoryExcellentActors PerformanceExcellentCinematographySo-soSoundtrackExcellent SusieQSusieQ Other snoops by SusieQ Contact snooper Comments are only visible to subscribers. Contact author Message sent. Name: Please enter your name. Please enter your name. Email: Please enter a valid email address. Please enter a valid email address. Please enter your email. Subject: Please enter a subject Please enter a subject Message: Please enter the message. I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use. Please select if you agree. Please solve captcha Please solve captcha. Close x