Pride (2014)

7.8R120 minDirector: Matthew Warchus

2014 British film by Matthew Warchus

Pride is a 2014 historical comedy-drama film written by Stephen Beresford and directed by Matthew Warchus. Based on a true story, it depicts a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the British miners' strike in 1984, at the outset of what would become the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign.

It was screened as part of the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Queer Palm award. Writer Stephen Beresford said a stage musical adaptation involving director Matthew Warchus was being planned.

The film was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and for the BAFTA for Best British Film, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Imelda Staunton and for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.

A stage musical adaptation is set to premiere in 2026.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Pride about?
Pride (2014) — In 1984 20 year old closet gay Joe hesitantly arrives in London from Bromley for his first Gay Pride march and is taken under the collective wing of a group of gay men and Lesbian Steph, who meet at flamboyant Jonathan and his Welsh partner Gethin's Soho bookshop. Not only are ga
Is Pride based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pride scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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