Don't Let The Bastards Grind You Down (2026)

This gripping British documentary captures the grassroots fightback against years of economic hardship. Titled Don’t Let The Bastards Grind You Down, the picture examines the fierce opposition to neoliberal budget cuts that originated during the deeply unpopular Thatcher era. Viewers are introduced to pivotal organizers like former parliamentary candidate Dave Nellist, who currently directs the Trade Unionist & Socialist Coalition nationally, alongside Socialist Party director Hannah Sell. Through vivid real-world storytelling, the movie tracks three distinct movements: a hyper-local electoral drive in the historic mining hub of Nuneaton, widespread youth protests challenging soaring university costs, and hardworking Birmingham sanitation staff staging decisive walkouts over severe paycheck reductions. It serves as a compelling portrait of modern labor activism, civic resistance, and the relentless push for social equity across the United Kingdom.