Dockers: Writing the Wrongs

About This Movie

Dockers: Writing the Wrongs is a gritty documentary that dives deep into the lives of five dockers who faced dismissal after a workplace dispute in '95. What’s striking here is how the film captures both the raw emotions and the sense of solidarity among the workers. The collaboration with writer Jimmy McGovern and novelist Irvine Welsh brings an authentic narrative flair that makes the dockers' plight resonate. You can feel the tension in the air, the pacing is deliberate, allowing you to sit with the weight of their struggles. The practical effects, mostly grounded in reality, serve the story without overshadowing it. The performances—unpolished yet powerful—really elevate the material, making it not just a story about job loss, but a broader commentary on working-class resilience.

Documentary on labor struggles · Features insights from McGovern and Welsh · Real-life footage mixed with interviews