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Gentle, Angry Women

Synopsis

In 1981, thousands of women gathered at Greenham Common to protest against nuclear weapons. Their bold, nonviolent resistance became a powerful symbol of feminist and anti-nuclear activism - a story of courage that still resonates today!

Fast forward to now, and 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 tells this story through the eyes of a new generation of young activists as they retrace the footsteps of the original protesters.

Unaware of the longest female-led campaign in British history, a new generation of young female activists is standing up to fight for the issues of their time, as well as being teenagers and finding their place in a turbulent world.

Meet three fearless young women, Poppy (16), Xanthe (17), and Evie (19) who embark on a 110-mile 40th anniversary march to retrace the footsteps of Greenham Common's pioneering female protesters.

Through powerful intergenerational exchanges with their activist counterparts, the film reveals a journey of self-discovery and a timely narrative of feminist activism. As nuclear tensions rise globally, their story becomes urgently relevant for today.

A coming-of-age documentary that sparks conversations about hope, action and change.

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Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Features
Running time: 63 min
Format: 2K
Director: Barbara Santi 1st Feature
Producer: Barbara Santi
Executive Producer: Christopher Morris
Editor: Barbara Santi
Screenwriter: Barbara Santi
Director of Photography: Nicola Leddy, Barbara Santi
Sound: Ella Gorman
Composer: Jamie Mills
Principal cast: Poppy Stowell Evans, Xanthe Aquah Storey, Evie Marshall
Colour Grade: Chloe Cottrell
Post Production Supported by: The Image/Sound Cinema Lab, Falmouth University