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Nature of the Beast

A suitably forthright profile of the evergreen socialist, trade unionist and Labour politician Dennis Skinner - also known as the Beast of Bolsover.

Biopic 2017 96 mins

Director: Daniel Draper

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Overview

Raised alongside nine siblings within a mining village, Dennis has fought for the rights of the working class for over 50-years. Uncompromising in his views and with a set of incorruptible principles, Dennis is respected and feared on both sides of the House of Commons. Nature of the Beast looks at what lies behind his passion and drive, and tracks his rise from a local councillor to today, where he is one of Britain's most recognisable politicians - also known as ‘The Beast of Bolsover’.

Director

Daniel Draper

Featuring

Dennis Skinner

Genres

Biopic and Documentary

Certificate

mild bad language, violence

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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