Pride
Pride

Pride

2007Movie104 minEnglish

Coach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users91%
Director: John MayburyGenres: Biography, Drama, History, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1984 Britain, a group of gay and lesbian activists from London travel to South Wales to support striking miners. Initially, the miners are wary and unwelcoming, but the activists, with their shared experiences of discrimination and hardship, find common ground. A surprising and powerful alliance forms between the two disparate groups, challenging societal prejudices and forging an unforgettable bond.

Critical Reception

Pride was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its heartwarming story, strong performances, and its powerful message of solidarity. Critics praised its ability to balance humor and drama, making a potentially heavy subject matter accessible and inspiring. Audiences responded enthusiastically to its uplifting narrative and its celebration of unlikely friendships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its genuinely moving and humorous portrayal of an unlikely alliance.
  • Applauded for its strong performances, particularly from the ensemble cast.
  • Celebrated as an uplifting and important film about solidarity and overcoming prejudice.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Pride, highlighting its emotional impact, its humor, and its inspiring true story. Many viewers found it to be a feel-good movie that tackled serious issues with sensitivity and warmth.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release and the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Imelda Staunton.

Fun Fact

The real-life 'Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners' group, portrayed in the film, was inspired by a real activist named Mark Ashton.

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