The Rochdale Pioneers is a British biographical feature film, released in 2012, that tells the story of the foundation of the first successful cooperative retail store by working class members of the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, in 1844. This came at a time of chronic unemployment, poverty, hunger and social inequality, and it was met with prejudice and opposition.

The Rochdale Pioneers (2012)
Directed by Adam Lee Hamilton / John Montegrande
Genres - Biography, Drama, Family, History |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film, Family Film, Historical Film |
Release Date - Nov 11, 2012 |
Run Time - 80 min. |
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Rochdale Pioneers
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Subject: Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers
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The Rochdale Pioneers
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