Conversations With a Working Man (1971)

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This film expresses John Pilger’s belief that working people are seldom allowed a place in an essentially bourgeois media on their own political terms. In 1971, John Pilger travelled to the West Yorkshire industrial town of Keighley. This documentary features 36-year-old Jack Walker, a dye house worker, and is intended to present the views of a rank-and-file trade unionist: his life, struggle and hopes.

Director: Michael Beckham
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Editing: Brian Tagg
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conversations With a Working Man about?
This film expresses John Pilger’s belief that working people are seldom allowed a place in an essentially bourgeois media on their own political terms. In 1971, John Pilger travelled to the West Yorkshire industrial town of Keighley. This documentary features 36-year-old Jack Walker, a dye house worker, and is intended to present the views of a rank-and-file trade unionist: his life, struggle and hopes.
Who directed Conversations With a Working Man?
Conversations With a Working Man was directed by Michael Beckham.
Who stars in Conversations With a Working Man?
Conversations With a Working Man stars John Pilger, Audrey Walker, Beverley Walker, John Walker.
How long is Conversations With a Working Man?
Conversations With a Working Man has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Conversations With a Working Man?
Conversations With a Working Man is a Documentary film.