The Spirit of '45

The Spirit of '45

2013 · 94 min · EN · 6.1 (27 votes)
Dir. Ken Loach · Starring Kate Hardie, Jamie Michie, Tansy Hoskins, Trevor Fox, Mark Womack, Tony Benn
DocumentaryHistory

In an age marked both by austerity and post-war optimism, the Labour Party (1945–1951) creates the welfare state, nationalises many business sectors and creates a fairer society for all. However, as Margaret Thatcher rises to power in 1979, virtually all of Clement Attlee's innovations are dismantled by successive governments.

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A warm, reflective journey through post-war Britain, celebrating collective spirit and the hopeful vision of a fairer society. It feels like a shared memory, a testament to community and rebuilding.

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