Join Feminist Fightback Filmclub this November to watch The Spies Who Ruined Our Lives (2024, 88min) a gripping documentary that exposes police surveillance of activists, revealing the devastating impact of undercover officers who infiltrated groups, formed intimate relationships, and betrayed trust.
For over 40 years, a secret organization spied on British citizens. This secret organization infiltrated over 1000 groups they wanted to spy on. To achieve this, they created new personas by stealing the identities of dead children. They used these new personalities to start relationships with women. They also used their new identities to have sex with women and in some cases, they even had children. Then once they had what they wanted, they abandoned the women and vanished without trace.
The women wouldn’t find out the truth until decades later. The men were in fact, undercover police officers who were infiltrating completely lawful groups.
When their activities were exposed, rather than taking immedate action, the government ordered an inquiry, which was to be held in secret, and the identities of 140 undercover spies were hidden.
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/907825485
“The spies who ruined our lives” is a not for profit feature length documentary film, Produced, Directed and edited by Justyn Jones and Madoc Roberts with Jason Kirkpatrick as associate producer . It has been made to raise awareness and give a comprehensive and historical perspective of the Spycops scandal.
Exhibiting anger/ joy during the film at oppressive behaviour/ high points of struggle very much encouraged.
Drinks and snacks will be available.
Suggested donations on the door £2/5/10 unwaged/waged/solidarity.
All genders welcome.
Doors open at 7pm.