The Old Oak - 2023 - 7/10

Sullen regulars watch in disgust as Syrian refugees come and go in their pub. THEIR pub!
Strikes or no strikes, the best days of the town were over by the 1990’s.
Now, do-gooders and government flunkies shuttle in busloads of Syrians.
More and more of them, into cheap (or free) accommodations and free perks.
“No charity for the homefolk?” one complains. Another notes, “I don’t see you moving them to Westminster or Chelsea.”
Ken Loach film is unflinching in showing both sides.
Grievances and desperation.