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Overview

An impassioned documentary about how the spirit of unity which buoyed Britain during the war years carried through to create a vision of a fairer, united society

Synopsis

1945 was a pivotal year in British history. The unity that carried Britain through the war allied to the bitter memories of the inter-war years led to a vision of a better society. The spirit of the age was to be our brother’s and our sister’s keeper. Director Ken Loach has used film from Britain’s regional and national archives, alongside sound recordings and contemporary interviews to create a rich political and social narrative. The Spirit of ‘45 hopes to illuminate and celebrate a period of unprecedented community spirit in the UK, the impact of which endured for many years and which may yet be rediscovered today.

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Upcoming Screenings

Tuesday 21 May

London – BFI Southbank

Potters Bar – Wyllyotts Theatre

Wednesday 22 May

London – BFI Southbank

Bartley Green, Birmingham – Newman University – Popup Cinema Screening

Holmfirth – Brambles – Popup Cinema Screening

Friday 24 May

London – BFI Southbank

Bristol – Watershed – Q&A with Ken Loach

Saturday 25 May

London – BFI Southbank

Sunday 26 May

London – BFI Southbank

London – Hackney City Farm – Popup Cinema Screening

Maidenhead – Norden Farm – + pre-recorded Q&A

Stroud, Gloucestershire – Lansdown Hall & Gallery – Popup Cinema Screening

Monday 27 May

London – BFI Southbank

Maidenhead – Norden Farm – + pre-recorded Q&A

Shrewsbury – Old Market Hall

Tuesday 28 May

London – BFI Southbank

Shrewsbury – Old Market Hall

WHITBY – CHURCH ROOMS GLAISDALE – Popup Cinema Screening

Wednesday 29 May

London – BFI Southbank

Kirkcaldy – Adam Smith Theatre

Thursday 30 May

London – BFI Southbank

Chagford – The Globe Inn – Popup Cinema Screening

Friday 31 May

London – Dartmouth Arms – Popup Cinema Screening

Isle of Skye – Dunvegan – Popup Cinema Screening

Saturday 01 June

Chelmsford – Chelmsford Civic and Cramphorn Theatres

St Albans – St Albans Sub Aqua Club – Popup Cinema Screening

Monday 03 June

Ludlow – Ludlow Assembly Rooms – + pre-recorded Q&A

Tuesday 04 June

Ludlow – Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Wednesday 05 June

Mold – Clwyd Theatr Cymru

Thursday 06 June

Kilburn – The Albert – Popup Cinema Screening

Mold – Clwyd Theatr Cymru

Friday 07 June

Biggar – Biggar Corn Exchange – Popup Cinema Screening

Saturday 08 June

London – Barbican Centre

Sunday 09 June

Clevedon – Curzon Community Cinema – + pre-recorded Q&A

Saffron Walden – Saffron Screen

Torrington – The Plough Arts Centre

Monday 10 June

Saffron Walden – Saffron Screen – + pre-recorded Q&A

Tuesday 11 June

Belper – Ritz Cinema

Edinburgh – Filmhouse

Wednesday 12 June

Darwen – Darwen Library Theatre – Popup Cinema Screening

Edinburgh – Filmhouse

Sheffield – Sheffield Doc/Fest

Thursday 13 June

Edinburgh – Filmhouse

Sheffield – Sheffield Doc/Fest

Yeovil – Unity Hall – Popup Cinema Screening

Friday 14 June

Edinburgh – Filmhouse

Sheffield – Sheffield Doc/Fest

Saturday 15 June

Chichester – New Park Film Centre

Edinburgh – Filmhouse

Sunday 16 June

Edinburgh – Filmhouse

Sheffield – Sheffield Doc/Fest

Monday 17 June

Crawley – The Hawth – + pre-recorded Q&A

Wednesday 19 June

Chichester – New Park Film Centre

Friday 21 June

Sunderland – Infinity – Popup Cinema Screening

Saturday 22 June

Hayes Town/London – The Old Vinyl Factory – Popup Cinema Screening

Tuesday 25 June

Coventry – Warwick Arts Centre

Friday 28 June

London Phone: 020 8291 2225 – The Hob at Forest Hill – Popup Cinema Screening

Saturday 29 June

Hungerford – Croft Hall – Popup Cinema Screening

Friday 05 July

Bolton – Bolton Central Library and Museum – Popup Cinema Screening

Wednesday 10 July

Leighton Buzzard – Leighton Buzzard Theatre

Thursday 11 July

WHITBY – BRADBURY CENTRE ` – Popup Cinema Screening

Thursday 01 August

Farnham – Farnham Maltings

Saturday 14 September

Oswestry – kinokulture Cinema at The Attfield Theatre – Popup Cinema Screening

Tuesday 15 October

Bath – Royal Photographic Society – Popup Cinema Screening

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Dogwoof films announced for Sheffield Doc/Fest

May 9th, 2013

Come and see one of our docs or pop along to Spirit of '45 Day

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The Spirit of ‘45 Day announced for Sheffield Doc/Fest

May 8th, 2013

The Spirit of '45 takes over the festival for a special event on 15th June

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The Spirit of 45 extras added to Vimeo on Demand

April 22nd, 2013

Watch the full interviews from Ken Loach's documentary...

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The Spirit of ‘45 Poster Competition

April 17th, 2013

Win a cinema poster signed by Ken Loach!

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Popup Cinema special offer for The Spirit of ‘45

April 15th, 2013

"This deserves to be seen in homes and schools alike"

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The Spirit of ‘45 DVD is released!

April 15th, 2013

Get your copy of Ken Loach's latest film now

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The Spirit of ‘45 now available on VOD

April 9th, 2013

Watch today on iTunes or Dogwoof.TV

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In memoriam - Harry Keen

April 8th, 2013

The Spirit of '45 contributor passes away

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What would your life be like without the Spirit of ‘45?

March 28th, 2013

See the Dogwoof team's My 45 results, and try to guess who's who

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Win a Club Verdell membership

March 27th, 2013

To celebrate the DVD release of The Spirit of '45 we have a special competition...

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Club Verdell membership - get The Spirit of ‘45 DVD one week early!

March 21st, 2013

Blag copies of our next 10 DVD releases with Club Verdell

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The Spirit of ‘45 simulcast is a sell out success!

March 18th, 2013

Cinemas nationwide streamed the film and Q&A to sold out audiences

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The Spirit of ‘45 opens in cinemas

March 15th, 2013

Read some of the reviews and book your tickets today...

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The Spirit of ‘45 - DVD extras confirmed

March 11th, 2013

Find our more about our special 2 disc DVD packed with extras

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The Spirit of ‘45 regional previews

March 7th, 2013

Ken Loach travels to Liverpool Cardiff and Derby to take part in Q&A events

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Digital project for The Spirit of ‘45 launches

March 4th, 2013

Find out what your life would be like without the Spirit of '45

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Ken Loach appears on Question Time

March 1st, 2013

The Spirit of '45 directors appearance gets him trending on Twitter

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The Spirit of ‘45 previews to parliament and school children

February 27th, 2013

Two special screenings go down a storm

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The Spirit of ‘45 nationwide satellite Q&A event on 17th March

February 25th, 2013

Tickets are on sale - book now to avoid disappointment

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Dogwoof Berlin 2013 report

February 15th, 2013

The Spirit of '45 premiered and we acquired the rights for Blackfish at this years Berlinale...

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The Spirit of ‘45 regional preview screenings

February 13th, 2013

Ask Ken Loach your questions in person in Liverpool, Cardiff and Derby.

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The Spirit of ‘45 world premiere in Berlin

February 11th, 2013

Our upcoming Ken Loach documentary screens at the Berlinale

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The Spirit of ‘45 gets a trailer and poster

February 7th, 2013

Watch the trailer for our upcoming Ken Loach documentary today!

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Club Verdell Membership offer

February 6th, 2013

Free Dogwoof bag and DVD for all new subscribers this month!

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4 Dogwoof films in the Borderlines Film Festival line-up

January 23rd, 2013

The Spirit of '45 is just one of the Dogwoof titles screening in the March festival

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The Spirit of ‘45 news

January 17th, 2013

News on our release of Ken Loach's documentary

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Happy New Year

January 2nd, 2013

Our highlights from 2012 and ones to watch in 2013...

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New acquisition - The Spirit of ‘45

November 15th, 2012

We are very excited to be releasing Ken Loach's documentary next year

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