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February 15-22, 2024
I, Daniel Blake
Dave Johns is a veteran standup comedian who was about to pack it in at 59 when director Ken Loach cast him as the title character in this gritty drama about a fictional everyman struggling to claim disability benefits after a serious heart attack. A chilling and recognizable story, this decent widower, a carpenter in North East England, becomes ensnared in the bureaucratic nightmare of the UK welfare state. Unable to work or receive benefits, he strives to retain his dignity and humanity in the face of heartless officials. The film won numerous awards including the Palme D’Or at Cannes. UK 2016 (100 minutes)
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