Made in Dagenham
Director: Nigel Cole.
Starring: Rosamund Pike, Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson.
England, 2010.
113 mins.
Once more British workplace politics forms the stuff of international movie hits! After what BILLY ELLIOT did for County Durham and THE FULL MONTY did for Sheffield, now Dagenham earns its time to shine.
Back in 1968 the female workers at the Ford car plant in Dagenham walked out when their demand for the same pay as men was refused.
Their action led to the introduction of the Equal Pay Act in 1970 no less.
In true underdog style the film celebrates their struggle as they strived to bring the sexual revolution home to east London.
Sally Hawkins, who won a Golden Globe for her starring role in Mike Leigh’s 2008 film HAPPY-GO-LUCKY, has been singled out by US film critics for her winning performance as Rita O’Grady, the impromptu leader of the walk-out.
She leads an all-star cast of British talent with Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson and Geraldine James among the many faces you will recognise.
Back in 1968 the female workers at the Ford car plant in Dagenham walked out when their demand for the same pay as men was refused.
Their action led to the introduction of the Equal Pay Act in 1970 no less.
In true underdog style the film celebrates their struggle as they strived to bring the sexual revolution home to east London.
Sally Hawkins, who won a Golden Globe for her starring role in Mike Leigh’s 2008 film HAPPY-GO-LUCKY, has been singled out by US film critics for her winning performance as Rita O’Grady, the impromptu leader of the walk-out.
She leads an all-star cast of British talent with Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson and Geraldine James among the many faces you will recognise.
Screenings (select one to book tickets)
Sunday 26 September, 9:00PM
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Made in Dagenham by Mike, St Ives
27 Sep 2010
Rousing, celebratory ending to Made In Dagenham was a fitting end to my...
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