Mothers of the Revolution

An inspiring and moving documentary that gives voice to ordinary women who stood up for peace, blending archival footage with intimate interviews.

Directed by

Briar March

Genres

Documentary, History

Starring

Glenda Jackson, Julie Christie, Peggy Seeger

Tagline

Ordinary women who changed the world.

Overview

On 5th September 1981, a group of women came together to change the world. These women marched from Wales to Berkshire to protest over nuclear weapons being kept at RAF Greenham Common. The Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp that followed, challenged world leaders, altering the course of history and went on to inspire millions as the world’s first and biggest female-only demonstration, preceded only by the suffragettes.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, justice, gender, politics

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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