Hull's Headscarf Heroes (2018)
Documentary which marks the 50th anniversary of the triple trawler tragedy during January and February of 1968, in which 58 men died. It was one of Britain's deadliest maritime disasters, which tore through the heart of Hull's Hessle Road fishing community. The film tells the epic story of the Hull fishermen who did the most dangerous job in Britain and their wives whose protest ensured such a disaster never happened again. The women's campaign was one of the biggest and most successful civil action campaigns of the 20th century. Combining rare archive and emotional testimony - including that of Yvonne Blenkinsop, the last surviving leader of the women - those who lived through the tragedy and fought for change tell their incredible stories for the first time.
Cast
- Lucy Beaumont - Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hull's Headscarf Heroes about?
- Documentary which marks the 50th anniversary of the triple trawler tragedy during January and February of 1968, in which 58 men died. It was one of Britain's deadliest maritime disasters, which tore through the heart of Hull's Hessle Road fishing community. The film tells the epic story of the Hull fishermen who did the most dangerous job in Britain and their wives whose protest ensured such a disaster never happened again. The women's campaign was one of the biggest and most successful civil action campaigns of the 20th century. Combining rare archive and emotional testimony - including that of Yvonne Blenkinsop, the last surviving leader of the women - those who lived through the tragedy and fought for change tell their incredible stories for the first time.
- Who directed Hull's Headscarf Heroes?
- Hull's Headscarf Heroes was directed by Steve Humphries.
- Who stars in Hull's Headscarf Heroes?
- Hull's Headscarf Heroes stars Lucy Beaumont.
- How long is Hull's Headscarf Heroes?
- Hull's Headscarf Heroes has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Hull's Headscarf Heroes?
- Hull's Headscarf Heroes is a Documentary film.