Look Back At Grunwick is a retrospective documentary that revisits one of the most defining industrial disputes in post-war Britain: the Grunwick strike (1976–78). The film offers a powerful examination of the struggle for workers' rights, focusing on the bravery of a group of predominantly South Asian women workers who challenged poor conditions and fought for union recognition at the Grunwick Film Processing Laboratories in North West London.
Led by the formidable Jayaben Desai, the strikers faced hostility, police violence, and political resistance, yet their campaign gained unprecedented support from trade unions and the wider public. Through interviews, archival footage, and contemporary commentary, the documentary reflects on the racial and gender dynamics of the dispute, the limits of solidarity, and the legacy it left on Britain’s labor movement.
Released just a year after the strike ended, this 1979 film captures the raw emotion, resilience, and historical significance of a battle that reshaped the conversation around migrant labor, union rights, and social justice in the UK.
Measuring 23.5 x 16 inches (approximately), Rolled, Single Sided and listed in Very Fine condition with some minor handling wear.
