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The screening and Q&A will be introduced and hosted by Olivier Stockman, Managing Director of Sands Films and Producer/Editor of 'The Man with the Plan'.A young student, Flea (Sophie Jenkin), discovers the 1942 Beveridge report – and its comprehensive vision for a better society. Flea’s fantastical journey takes her amongst Beveridge’s Five Giants: Want, Disease, Squalor, Idleness & Ignorance and the whirl of politicians, ineffective policies and missed opportunities across the decades until now.
Based on texts and speeches by Beveridge and politicians, the film is a moving account of Beveridge’s vision, the desperate need for it today and a passionate call for action.
"Andy Burnham take note." Richard Norton-Taylor – The Guardian
"An urgent film for our desperate times."
John Bird — The Big Issue
"The remarkable thing about The Man with the Plan is that it conveys an urgent message." Douglas Beattie – Camden New Journal
Starring Simon Callow as William Beveridge, with Sophie Jenkin, Mark Thomas, Alan Cox, Neil Gore, Neil D'Souza, Andrew Tiernan, Hal Cruttenden, Michael Mears, many others, and the voice of Miriam Margolyes.
Also, with the appearance of Sir Michael Marmot, Kate Pickett, Danny Dorling and many other academics, campaigners and activists.
Written and directed by Christine Edzard. Produced and edited by Olivier Stockman. A Sands Films production.
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Old Market Hall, Clifford Platt Tailors Outfitters, 7 The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LA, United Kingdom
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