Nature of the Beast

Overview

In an era of PR and spin, Dennis Skinner is a thrillingly authentic political figure: fearsome, principled, and uncompromising, he has been sticking up for the interests of the people of his constituency in Bolsover since 1970. An ex-miner, he was represented his community through the industrial action of the 1970s, the closure of the mines, and the slow drift to the ‘centre-ground’ within Labour politics. Famous for his sharp wit and unyielding style, Skinner has remained true to his roots, fighting for the disadvantaged and often getting himself into trouble in Parliament. The story of both a towering figure, and the fortunes of progressive politics in Britain over the last half-century.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 8, 2017

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Shut Out The Light

Cast

Dennis Skinner

Director

Daniel Draper

Writer

Daniel Draper

Producer

Daniel Draper,Christie Allanson

Cinematography

Allan Melia

Music

Patrick Dineen

Budget

$30,000

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt6171452