Pride (2014), directed by Matthew Warchus

It’s 1984 in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain. Miners are on a long-term strike all over the country and the authorities are cracking down with brutality. While grateful that the attention has been turned away from their community, a group of gays and lesbians in London decides to help out by raising funds for striking miners and their families. What follows is a sad, funny and moving tale of solidarity, acceptance and love as Lesbians and Gays for the Miners forge a bond with a South Wales mining community. A really strong ensemble cast includes the star power of Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and Dominic West in relatively minor roles. The likes of Faye Marsay, Paddy Considine, George MacKay and Andrew Scott, plus the shining talent of Ben Schnetzer as charismatic activist Mark Ashton add much value. The film is based on real people and a true story and has a killer 80s soundtrack. A second viewing does nothing to diminish the impact of a story that lingers.