
My Dad Was a Communist
2008, English. Directed by James Morton-Haworth & Helen Nixon.
Comedian Alexei Sayle, playwright Arnold Wesker and writer David Aaronovitch recall fascinating episodes from their communist childhood.
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Who directed My Dad Was a Communist?
My Dad Was a Communist (2008) was directed by James Morton-Haworth and Helen Nixon and stars Paul McGann, Alexei Sayle, David Aaronovitch.