Postcards from the 48%

Postcards from the 48% serves as an excellent summary of what has happened since the EU referendum: so much has happened since June 2016 and it's good to be reminded. The film informs our fellow citizens in the other 27 European Union countries that a sizeable number of us did not want to leave, and still do not want to leave the EU. However, where we do go from here?

We are truly a disunited kingdom now, labelled as either leaver or remainer and entrenched in our view of Brexit. It won't end well - no-one satisfied, the right wing press blaming the EU for the many problems ahead and politicians driven to the extremes. This film does an excellent job of reminding us how we got there - perhaps there will be a sequel? "48% - you were right all along"?

As another reviewer says this isn't the most fun you'll have at the cinema, but that isn't the point.

David Wilkinson spent months on the road speaking with various remain voters and hearing their concerns. Some of them add limited value (and I guess are probably there for name recognition), but others really know what they're talking about. I learned a lot.

I was lucky enough to attend a session with a Q&A with the director afterwards. If you have a chance go to those do so, they are fascinating, though I cannot really review the film based upon that.

I would heartily recommend seeing this film as it widens the ongoing debate on one hand and (because it was filmed over a period of time) shows the evolution of the debate. My one criticism is it could have charted the shifting positions better.

The final dedication is moving.

Those in the UK who voted to remain in the European Union, and those who wish they'd been permitted to, need a voice. Postcards from the 48% is a moving account of those who love Britain and who are working in small ways and in more public ways to continue to be part of team Europe. Recommended viewing for all.

Brexit has divided the UK with the 48% (who voted) Remain being told to keep quiet and follow "the will of the people". Thanks David for producing a documentary that reflects the views of many UK and expat citizens. Please can we have this available (with subtitles) for the rest of the EU?