The Michael Anthony Show is honoured to welcome iconic film director, Ken Loach, in Episode 85. Known for his unique directing style focused on social critique, Loach has spent over fifty years shedding a light on the inherently dramatic tales of ordinary people and with his finger placed right on the pulse of working class Britain, his illustrious film career that dates back to 1967 has seen him become one of only nine directors to receive the prestigious Palme D'or at the Cannes Film Festival on more than one occasion.

With a view on film that conflicts with the glamour of Hollywood stardom, Loach believes that cinema should represent the collective and with his ability to remove the polish from the lens that so often blocks us from true feeling, the man responsible for 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley', 'Riff Raff', 'Kes', 'PoorCow' and 'Looking for Eric' amongst others, continues to deliver us with heroes in situations where we'd usually see nothing.

Showing no signs of slowing at the age of eighty four, Loach provides a fascinating take on our existence and daily struggles. Passionate about our need to change, Loach holds nothing back as he discusses the pitfalls of capitalism, his fears for our future, football, filmmaking, death and Britain's imperialistic history. 

Not just a show for fans of film, but one that exposes us to wisdom that this era of communication often blocks us from. A man who has witnessed the passing of time whilst maintaining his passion for art and social justice. From rejecting an OBE to bringing Eric Cantona to the silver screen, Ken Loach is fully aware of what it means to exist. 

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