Free Party: A Folk History (2023)

They wanted the freedom to party. The state saw them as the enemy within.

Free Party: A Folk History (2023) poster

The film follows the inception of the movement, a meeting between ravers and the new age travellers during Thatcher's last days in power, and the explosive years that followed, leading up the infamous Castlemorton free festival in 1992 - the largest ever illegal rave, which provoked the drastic change of the laws of trespass with the notorious introduction of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994.

Director: Aaron Trinder
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 107 min
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Cast

Editing: Andrew Gaston, Nick Evans
Production: Trinder Films (GB)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Techno Rave and Neon Night Beats, Electronic Dance Music and Nightlife, Electronic Dance and Nightlife

Keywords

rave, techno, rave party, rave culture, diy culture, free party, castlemorton, spiral tribe, free festival

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Free Party: A Folk History about?
The film follows the inception of the movement, a meeting between ravers and the new age travellers during Thatcher's last days in power, and the explosive years that followed, leading up the infamous Castlemorton free festival in 1992 - the largest ever illegal rave, which provoked the drastic change of the laws of trespass with the notorious introduction of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994.
Who directed Free Party: A Folk History?
Free Party: A Folk History was directed by Aaron Trinder.
Who stars in Free Party: A Folk History?
Free Party: A Folk History stars Spiral Tribe, DiY, circus warp, Circus Normal, Free Party People.
How long is Free Party: A Folk History?
Free Party: A Folk History has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Free Party: A Folk History?
Free Party: A Folk History is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Free Party: A Folk History produced?
Free Party: A Folk History was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Free Party: A Folk History?
The themes of Free Party: A Folk History include: Techno Rave and Neon Night Beats, Electronic Dance Music and Nightlife, Electronic Dance and Nightlife.