Grasp the Nettle (2013)

If you want to change the world you have to get your hands dirty

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Grasp the Nettle follows the exploits of a ragtag band of land rights activists in London as they struggle against corporations, government, police - and themselves - in their efforts to create alternative communities outside the framework of consumer society. When an eco-village pops up on a piece of disused land in West London , film-maker Dean Puckett (The Crisis of Civilization) gives up everything - his flat, job and normal life - to live among its eclectic inhabitants in an effort to understand what makes them tick.

Director: Dean Puckett
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Music: Leo Leigh
Editing: Paco Sweetman
Production: Grasp The Nettle Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Dean Puckett
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grasp the Nettle about?
Grasp the Nettle follows the exploits of a ragtag band of land rights activists in London as they struggle against corporations, government, police - and themselves - in their efforts to create alternative communities outside the framework of consumer society. When an eco-village pops up on a piece of disused land in West London , film-maker Dean Puckett (The Crisis of Civilization) gives up everything - his flat, job and normal life - to live among its eclectic inhabitants in an effort to understand what makes them tick.
Who directed Grasp the Nettle?
Grasp the Nettle was directed by Dean Puckett.
How long is Grasp the Nettle?
Grasp the Nettle has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Grasp the Nettle?
Grasp the Nettle is a Documentary film.
Where was Grasp the Nettle produced?
Grasp the Nettle was produced in United Kingdom.