Pride
Pride

Pride

2021TV ShowEndedEnglish

Six renowned LGBTQ+ directors explore heroic and heartbreaking stories that define America as a nation. The limited series spans the FBI surveillance of homosexuals during the 1950s Lavender Scare to the “Culture Wars” of the 1990s and beyond, exploring the queer legacy of the Civil Rights movement and the battle over marriage equality.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users94%
Director: Matthew WarchusGenres: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History, Romance

Plot Summary

In the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher's government announced the closure of all coal mines. This news struck fear into the hearts of mining communities across Britain, threatening their livelihoods and their way of life. Amidst this crisis, a group of gay and lesbian activists from London decided to lend their support to the striking miners in a small Welsh village, forming an unlikely alliance that would change both communities forever.

Critical Reception

Pride received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its heartwarming story, stellar performances, and its message of solidarity and inclusivity. The film was lauded for its ability to blend humor and pathos, creating a truly uplifting and inspiring cinematic experience that resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike.

What Reviewers Say

  • A joyous and uplifting true story of unlikely allies
  • Witty, moving, and impeccably acted
  • A powerful and timely message of solidarity

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Pride, praising its feel-good nature, humor, and the touching portrayal of an unlikely friendship between disparate communities. Many highlighted the strong performances and the film's ability to be both funny and deeply moving.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best Feature Film at the British Independent Film Awards, nominated for a BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film.

Fun Fact

The real-life activists from LGSM (Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners) were consultants on the film and many appeared as extras in the crowd scenes, including at the National Union of Mineworkers conference.

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