The Beanfield
"“It’s a very sore subject around here. There are raw wounds.”"
Originally released in 2020. The Beanfield is a feature film. directed by Dorothy Allen-Pickard.
Starring Billy Barratt, Grace Holme, and Anna Himali Howard
Synopsis
2015 saw 30 years since the “Battle of the Beanfield” – a brutal crackdown on the annual Stonehenge Free Festival. Called away from policing the miners’ strike, officers enforced an injunction around the ancient stones with bloody violence and mass arrests. Determined to mark the anniversary, Breach set out to create a historical re-enactment - interviewing a traveller, a police officer and a journalist before driving to Wiltshire armed with homemade riot gear, a map and a video camera. In this multimedia show, the footage is intercut with a live performance attempting to capture the 2015 summer solstice at Stonehenge: there are hot dog stands, Hare Krishnas and MDMA, as a group of young people try to connect—but it all feels a bit fake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beanfield about?
2015 saw 30 years since the “Battle of the Beanfield” – a brutal crackdown on the annual Stonehenge Free Festival. Called away from policing the miners’ strike, officers enforced an injunct...
Who directed The Beanfield?
The Beanfield was directed by Dorothy Allen-Pickard.
When was The Beanfield released?
The Beanfield was released on March 24, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beanfield?
The main cast of The Beanfield includes Billy Barratt, Grace Holme, Anna Himali Howard, Max Kennedy, Ellice Stevens.