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Heritage Reels: Defiant

Wednesday 22 July, 1pm

Quick summary

Price
£3.00 – £7.00
Running time
Runtime 102 minutes (approximately)
Venue
  • Arts Centre Washington

Event description

Defiant: County Durham, The Miners’ Strike and its Legacy

Film Screening with Introduction.

A documentary film from Lonely Tower Film & Media that captures the in depth story of Durham’s part in the 1984/ 85 Miners’ Strike, including the devastation wrought on our pit communities following the final colliery closures.

Focusing on local voices and the testimony of those that were there, Defiant features both the situation within the county, and how wider events (including the Battle of Orgreave) created shock waves on our streets.

It is a story of community, struggle, and a defiant pride that still defines County Durham.

Directed by Marie Gardiner and Mark Thorburn