Drama,Comedy
United Kingdom
Pride is a British comedy-drama film directed by Matthew Warchus and written by Stephen Beresford. The movie tells the story of a group of gay and lesbian activists who form a movement to support the families of striking miners during the era of Margaret Thatcher's conservative government.
The film follows the story of Mark Ashton (Ben Schnetzer), who is the leader of a group of young gay activists in London. During a Gay Pride March, he is inspired to collect money for the striking miners, who are facing financial hardship due to the prolonged strike. The group decides to form the "Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners" (LGSM) movement and travel to a small mining village in Wales to deliver their donations.
Initially, the miners are hesitant to accept the support from the LGBTQ+ community, and some of them even react with aggression and hostility towards the activists. However, as they spend more time together, they realize that they have more in common than they thought. The movie displays the inspiring solidarity that develops between the miners and the LGSM, as they come together to support each other in their struggles. The film also explores the complexity of the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community during that time, as they fought for their rights and acceptance in society.
Pride features an ensemble cast, including Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Paddy Considine, Dominic West, and Andrew Scott. The film was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its heartwarming, yet thought-provoking message of love, acceptance, and unity. It was nominated for several awards, including BAFTA Awards for Best British Film and Best Supporting Actor for Andrew Scott.
