The Happy Lands DVD (2013) Kevin Clarke, Rae (DIR) cert 12
Title:
The Happy Lands
Leading Actor:
Kevin Clarke
Region:
Region 2
Duration:
108 mins
Format:
DVD / Normal
Type:
DVD
No. of Discs:
1 disc(s)
Studio / Publisher:
Elevation Sales
UK Release Date:
28 Oct 2013

Robert Rae directs this drama telling the story of the Fife mining community's fight for better conditions during the General Strike of 1926. Employing amateur cast members from the actual communities involved, the film follows the struggles of three families as they try to survive the dark days of the strike. Taking a stand against the threat of lower pay, longer hours and savage austerity cuts by the government, the miners and their families face imprisonment, starvation and eviction as they battle against the brutality of the police and army to defend their rights. Please note this DVD is region 2 and will only work in the following regions Japan, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East (including Egypt) and Greenland, Unless you have a multi-regional DVD Player.