Daddy, What Did You Do In The Strike?

About This Movie

So, here's a little gem from 1985 called "Daddy, What Did You Do In The Strike?". It’s a documentary that really captures the essence of Ewan MacColl during his 70th birthday, celebrating his contributions to music and culture. The atmosphere is quite intimate, almost like a living room gathering where stories and songs intertwine. It’s not flashy, but the pacing feels organic, letting you soak in the anecdotes and melodies. The performances, while not theatrical in the traditional sense, carry a weight—MacColl’s voice and the tales he shares breathe life into the history of the working class. You see the impact of folk music and activism, all wrapped up in his narrative. It’s distinctive, like a time capsule of a passionate era.

Documentary on Ewan MacColl's influenceFocuses on folk music and activismIntimate performances and storytelling