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Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast

Synopsis

A portrait of the socialist, trade unionist and Labour politician Dennis Skinner. Raised alongside nine siblings within a mining village, Dennis has fought for the rights of the working class for over 50-years and is known for his passion and wit within the House of Commons. 'Nature of The Beast' looks at what drives Dennis, examines his hinterland and tracks his rise from a local councillor to today, where he is one of Britain's most recognisable politicians - known as 'The Beast of Bolsover'

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Year
2017
Type of film
Features
Running time
102 mins
Format
Digital
Director
Daniel Draper
Producer
Daniel Draper, Christie Allanson
Editor
Christie Allanson
Director of Photography
Allan Melia
Sound
Sam Auguste
Composer
Patrick Dineen
Principal cast
Dennis Skinner
Film Title
FKA 'Nature of the Beast'

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