The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Daniel Draper and activist Heather Mendick (Hackney Independent Socialist Group) hosted by The Canary's and Indy Film Library's John Ranson.
An inspiring new documentary tells the story of the iron-willed women who became the backbone of the 1984–85 Miners' Strike. From Scotland to Kent, women from coalfield communities share their experiences of the year-long struggle, and how their actions reshaped political activism for working-class women.
Through talking heads and archive footage Iron Ladies recounts the spirit and dedication of the activists and the impact of the movement.
