Film charts alliance between striking miners and gay community
It was a clash of cultures that led to an unlikely friendship.
In 1984 a group of gay and lesbian activists from London arrived in the South Wales valleys to support striking miners.
It's a largely forgotten moment in Welsh history that's inspired a film.
Pride, starring Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton, has its UK premiere on Tuesday night and is being tipped as the feel good hit of the year.
Carwyn Jones reports.