The Luddites

The Luddites (1988)

June 23rd, 19880h 51min

Documentary, Drama, History
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Overview

In 1812 there were violent disturbances in Yorkshire when new machines were introduced into the wool industry. This film is an interpretation of those events made in the style of a documentary.


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