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The Old Oak: Ken Loach's Last Film Frames Racism at its Most British with a Glimmer of Hope

The Old Oak: Ken Loach's Last Film Frames Racism at its Most British with a Glimmer of Hope

By Chris Knight

ReviewJim SlotekApril 4, 2024Directors' swan songs, Ken Loach, The Old Oak, British-style racism, Writer Paul Laverty, Dave Turner, Ebla Mari, Social issues with human warmth, Rural reaction to Syrian refugeesComment

Original-Cin Q&A: Director Ken Loach on his Final Bow with The Old Oak

Original-Cin Q&A: Director Ken Loach on his Final Bow with The Old Oak

By Bonnie Laufer

InterviewJim SlotekApril 1, 2024The Old Oak, Ken Loach, David Turner, Ebla Mari, British film, Contemporary storyComment