Behind the Rent Strike (1974) | Radical Film School Leeds

Join us for Nick Broomfield’s 1974 documentary on one of the longest rent strikes in British history. Radical Film School - Leeds presents: Behind the Rent Strike (1974) directed by Nick Broomfield “The only people who can change the working class position are the working class themselves.” Nick Broomfield’s Behind the Rent Strike 1974) chronicles the fourteen month rent strike undertaken by 3000 tenants in Kirkby New Town as a protest against an increase in council house rents introduced by the Housing Finance Bill. RUNNING ORDER Doors: 7:00pm Behind the Rent Strike: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Pay what you feel (suggested donation £5) Funds raised through ticket sales will go towards Radical Film School Leeds, a free, peer-led film programme for underrepresented filmmakers. You can book your tickets in advance, and donations will also be taken on the door. Also in the season: Land and Freedom (Tue 3 Nov) and The People's Account (Tue 10 Nov)