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Iron Ladies

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The inspiring story of working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners' Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state. From Scotland down to Kent, women from the coalfields shed light on their experiences of the year long struggle, and how they became the backbone of the Strike. With many still active today, their actions reshaped the landscape of political activism for working-class women.

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Cath Clarke Guardian Forty years on, the hatred for Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady and the woman whose government defeated the strike, is still raw: “She was one iron lady, we were hundreds.” Rated: 3/5 Oct 13, 2025 Full Review Fiona Underhill MovieJawn The Iron Ladies are determined to inspire younger generations of women to similar action, and you will certainly feel that by the end of this essential documentary, which we really need at this current moment. Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Justine Elias The Arts Desk When you see a woman in her eighties at the forefront of a protest, pushing her walking frame and leading a chant, it’s impossible not to be stirred. Rated: 4/5 Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film One gets the feeling that most of these women could fill a documentary with fascinating stories all by themselves. Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 9, 2025 Full Review Kevin Fullerton The List While dry in its delivery, Daniel Draper’s documentary about the Women Against Pit Closures group shines a light on a piece of history fading from popular consciousness Rated: 3/5 Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Daniel Draper

Director

Christie Allanson

Producer

Daniel Draper

Producer

Cameron Brown

Cinematographer

Daniel Draper

Cinematographer

Christie Allanson

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Synopsis The inspiring story of working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners' Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state. From Scotland down to Kent, women from the coalfields shed light on their experiences of the year long struggle, and how they became the backbone of the Strike. With many still active today, their actions reshaped the landscape of political activism for working-class women.
Director
Daniel Draper
Producer
Christie Allanson, Daniel Draper
Production Co
Shut Out the Light Films
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m