Nature of the Beast (2017)

Man is a political animal

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In an era of PR and spin, Dennis Skinner is a thrillingly authentic political figure: fearsome, principled, and uncompromising, he has been sticking up for the interests of the people of his constituency in Bolsover since 1970. An ex-miner, he was represented his community through the industrial action of the 1970s, the closure of the mines, and the slow drift to the ‘centre-ground’ within Labour politics. Famous for his sharp wit and unyielding style, Skinner has remained true to his roots, fighting for the disadvantaged and often getting himself into trouble in Parliament. The story of both a towering figure, and the fortunes of progressive politics in Britain over the last half-century.

Director: Daniel Draper
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Patrick Dineen
Cinematography: Allan Melia
Editing: Christie Allanson
Production: Shut Out The Light
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $30,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

dennis skinner

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More Films by Director: Daniel Draper
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nature of the Beast about?
In an era of PR and spin, Dennis Skinner is a thrillingly authentic political figure: fearsome, principled, and uncompromising, he has been sticking up for the interests of the people of his constituency in Bolsover since 1970. An ex-miner, he was represented his community through the industrial action of the 1970s, the closure of the mines, and the slow drift to the ‘centre-ground’ within Labour politics. Famous for his sharp wit and unyielding style, Skinner has remained true to his roots, fighting for the disadvantaged and often getting himself into trouble in Parliament. The story of both a towering figure, and the fortunes of progressive politics in Britain over the last half-century.
Who directed Nature of the Beast?
Nature of the Beast was directed by Daniel Draper.
Who stars in Nature of the Beast?
Nature of the Beast stars Dennis Skinner.
How long is Nature of the Beast?
Nature of the Beast has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Nature of the Beast?
Nature of the Beast is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Nature of the Beast?
Nature of the Beast had a budget of $30,000.
Where was Nature of the Beast produced?
Nature of the Beast was produced in United Kingdom.