Still the Enemy Within

Synopsis: The film tells the story of the 1984-85 British miners’ strike. Thirty years on, this is the first-hand experience of those who lived through Britain’s longest strike. In 1984, a conservative government under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher declared war on Britain’s unions, taking on the strongest in the country, the National Union of Mineworkers. Following a secret plan, the government began announcing the closure of coal mines, threatening not just an industry but whole communities and a way of life. 160 000 coal miners took up the fight and became part of a battle that would change the course of history. The film allows a group of miners and supporters who were on the frontline of the strike for a year to tell their story. Bonus features include: Two featurettes: ‘The Musicians Within’ and ‘The Producers Within’, One extra scene: ' A Christmas like never before’. Director/producer commentary ‘Dancing in Dulais’: The Real Story Behind Pride, Trailer, Highlights of London premiere, Ridley Report,
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2014
Year of production: 2014
Subjects: Politics & government; Social sciences
Keywords: miners; Thatcher, Margaret (1925-2013); trades unions; miners’ strike (1984-5); National Union of Mineworkers; Scargill, Arthur

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