David (1951) is the true story of D.R. Griffiths a Welsh miner turned school caretaker also known by his bardic name Amanwy. David was made by the British Film Institute for the Welsh Committee of the Festival of Britain in 1951 and filmed in Ammanford Carmarthenshire with a cast of local people. It was written and produced by Paul Dickson. Griffith's life story is told against the background of industrial Wales in the first half of the 20th century. The steadfastness of the miners and their love of literature shine through when a tragedy strikes the Griffiths family.... Also features Amanwy at the National Eisteddfod of Wales at Aberavon. Also includes Face of Wales (1961) showing the lives of several Welshmen working in different jobs and Miners' Weekend (1948) which visits the Neath and Dulais valleys to see miners making the most of their weekend of leisure. [show more]
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