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Pride is a 2014 British historical comedy-drama film written by Stephen Beresford and directed by Matthew Warchus. Based on a true story, it depicts a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the British miners' strike in 1984, [3] at the outset of what would become the Lesbians and Gays ...
Sep 12, 2014 · A comedy drama based on a true story of how a group of gay and lesbian activists raised money and support for the striking miners in 1984. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the film's plot, trivia, and awards.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Matthew Warchus
- 2014-09-12
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