The Bridge Rising (2013)

Scottish islanders take on the government, big industry and the Bank of America - and win! 'The Bridge Rising' tells the story of the Skye Bridge tolls, Scotland's first PFI (Private Finance for Public Works) scheme. In the words of the protagonists themselves, from protestors to politicians, police to prosecutor, journalist to engineer - this film unpacks the twists and turns of the 10-year battle against the tolls. With a nod to Ealing comedies of yesteryear, the story is told with an air of mischief and unfolds against the backdrop of stunning scenery and a powerful musical score.

Director: Robbie Fraser
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 79 min
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Production: Media Co-op, Simple Films, Skye Larke Productions
Country: United Kingdom, Canada
Language: Gaelic
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robbie Fraser
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bridge Rising about?
Scottish islanders take on the government, big industry and the Bank of America - and win! 'The Bridge Rising' tells the story of the Skye Bridge tolls, Scotland's first PFI (Private Finance for Public Works) scheme. In the words of the protagonists themselves, from protestors to politicians, police to prosecutor, journalist to engineer - this film unpacks the twists and turns of the 10-year battle against the tolls. With a nod to Ealing comedies of yesteryear, the story is told with an air of mischief and unfolds against the backdrop of stunning scenery and a powerful musical score.
Who directed The Bridge Rising?
The Bridge Rising was directed by Robbie Fraser.
How long is The Bridge Rising?
The Bridge Rising has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Bridge Rising?
The Bridge Rising is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Bridge Rising produced?
The Bridge Rising was produced in United Kingdom, Canada.