I remember watching Comrades many years ago, sitting spellbound as the story slowly unfolded. I particularly appreciated the long slow "mug-shots" of the characters, which stayed with me for years afterwards. The story of the Tolpuddle martyrs was new to me, although I remember hearing the name in my history classes. What develops in the film is the story of an early attempt at democracy and human rights, that ends with deportation to Australia. Even there the early spirit of trade-unionism emerges: United We Stand, Divided we Fall.
What a shame that the film seems to be currently unavailable on either VHS or DVD. Who can I write to about this?
What a shame that the film seems to be currently unavailable on either VHS or DVD. Who can I write to about this?