Secure your knowledge:
Watch these videos on I, Daniel Blake:
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Read these articles:
- Article 1 https://workingclassstudies.wordpress.com/2016/12/05/i-daniel-blake-and-the-power-of-working-class-story-telling/
- Article 2 https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/welfare/2016/10/unconvinced-ken-loach-s-benefits-story-says-more-about-britain-film-does
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Retrieval Practice:
Research and write a 300-word summary of the political response to I, Daniel Blake during the time of the release of the film.
300 words: The film “I, Daniel Blake” is a British drama film directed by Ken Loach that was released in 2016. It tells the story of a middle-aged carpenter named Daniel Blake who becomes trapped in the bureaucracy of the UK welfare state after suffering a heart attack. Despite being deemed unfit for work by his doctor, Blake is unable to receive disability benefits and is instead forced to navigate a complex and often cruel system that requires him to fulfill onerous requirements in order to receive financial assistance.
The film was met with widespread acclaim upon its release and was praised for its portrayal of the struggles faced by those living in poverty in the UK. It won numerous awards, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the BAFTA for Best British Film.
The political response to the film was mixed. Some praised the film for shining a light on the realities faced by those living in poverty and the often harsh and unfair treatment they receive from the welfare system. Others, however, argued that the film oversimplified the issue of poverty and welfare and that it presented a one-sided view of the issue.
The film also sparked a wider debate about the state of the UK welfare system and the treatment of those living in poverty. Many argued that the film highlighted the need for reform and greater support for those in need, while others argued that the film was oversimplifying a complex issue and that the welfare system was not as broken as the film portrayed it to be.
Overall, “I, Daniel Blake” was a powerful and poignant film that touched on the struggles faced by many people living in poverty and the often harsh realities of the welfare system. Its impact was felt both in the UK and abroad, and it sparked a wider conversation about the need for reform and greater support for those in need.
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