Pride - the film

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I watched it recently on Prime. I'm not going to claim it's a cinematic masterpiece, but it is a very interesting story.

As with all "based on a true story" films you're left wondering how much poetic licence is used, but it's true that the 1985 London Pride march was led by miners.

I was a political teenager in 1985 and interested in the miners' strike because my family originate from mining stock. How did I not know that story?

It's a brilliant film. The only bit I don't like is the silly singing bit.

I think it IS a bit of a cinematic masterpiece, actually.

Definitely a masterpiece! Moving, funny and very quotable - 'Don't be daft, we've come all the way from Powys!' Love it.

I love it - always makes me cry!

How come we didn't know that story? Because queer people were written out of history books on purpose. It's only now these tales are finally told, and it's about time. I love that film and would love more forgotten stories like this.

It's one of my favourite films. I was in Stirling - a mining town in 1984 and remember the Strike well. The whole music and vibe of those years.
Wandering around Paris a couple of years ago we came upon Mark Ashton Gardens😍
The Councillors of Paris wanted to honour his work with Gay Rights and the Trade Union movement. He was a commited Communist. How fab is that- not sure if he is commemorated in UK.

One of my absolute favourite films. Paddy Considine is so wonderfully humble and decent in it.

And Billy Nighy buttering the bread

To my shame, I'd never heard of Mark Ashton until watching the film. The announcement in the end credits of his death made me cry so much.

One of my favorite films. I wished I'd seen it in the cinema. Have watched it a good few times and recently myself and DD who is now 16 watched it together l. We were both crying by the end. Such a powerful story and I think it's told really well. Andrew Scott's character always makes me cry when he goes to see his mum after all that time it's heartbreaking.

That's interesting there is a memorial garden to Mark Ashton in Paris, so sad that he passed away so young. Was he Irish?? Don't know why I think he was?

Actually feel like I want to watch it again now OP, think I will.

Absolutely fabulous film!!