Conversations With a Working Man (1971)
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
Release Date: June 7, 1971
Cast
- John Pilger - Siebie - Reporter
- Audrey Walker - Siebie - Żona
- Beverley Walker - Siebie - Córka
- John Walker - Siebie - Pracownik
Editing: Brian Tagg
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Beckham
More Films in Genre: Documentary
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.