The Battle for Barking
The Battle for Barking
Synopsis
This film is a unique documentary event: with unrivalled access, it follows both sides in a political battle during a year long campaign which attracted worldwide headlines.
Labour MP Margaret Hodge, a Jewish immigrant, is defending the parliamentary seat of Barking in the British general election from a challenge by the leader of the right wing British National Party, Nick Griffin, who has a big following amongst disenchanted white working class voters.
With building tension, as violence erupts on the streets, the film shows the strategies of both parties and the eventual denouement on election night.
Described as 'remarkable' by the Observer newspaper, the film will be of particular interest in countries where there is a populist rightwing or racist party.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 84 mins
- Format
- DigiBeta
- Director
- Laura Fairrie 1st Feature
- Producer
- Anna Teeman
- Co-Producer
- Anna Teeman
- Executive Producer
- Christopher Hird
- Editor
- John Mister
- Director of Photography
- Laura Fairrie
- Sound
- George Foulgham
- Music
- Molly Nyman
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 4th February 2011
