The Battle for Barking
Synopsis
Labour MP Margaret Hodge, a Jewish immigrant, is defending the parliamentary seat of Barking in the British general election from a challenge by the leader of the right wing British National Party, Nick Griffin, who has a big following amongst disenchanted white working class voters.
With building tension, as violence erupts on the streets, the film shows the strategies of both parties and the eventual denouement on election night.
Described as 'remarkable' by the Observer newspaper, the film will be of particular interest in countries where there is a populist rightwing or racist party.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 84 mins
- Format
- DigiBeta
- Director
-
Laura Fairrie 1st Feature
- Producer
- Anna Teeman
- Co-Producer
- Anna Teeman
- Executive Producer
- Christopher Hird
- Editor
- John Mister
- Director of Photography
- Laura Fairrie
- Sound
- George Foulgham
- Composer
- Molly Nyman
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Dartmouth Films, in association with Sidewalk Films
Somerset HouseSouth Wing
Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7845 5858
Sales Company
Christopher Hird
Dartmouth FilmsSomerset House
South Wing
Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7845 5858
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