A documentary attempting to explain the electoral downfall of the Dutch labour party, as explored through interviews with former party leaders. In true leftist fashion, its reflections are exceedingly self-critical, thereby pushing aside a lot of other factors that have contributed over the years. As a story it just feels incomplete and disingenuous to me, there should've been way more focus on the major socioeconomic developments over the past 25 years. This trend isn't contained to The Netherlands, there are broader forces at play here, so the film's conclusion of 'going back to the spirit of the 70s' seems like an inconclusive answer to me. Stylistically, I think it's quite awful. Visually it's mostly a combination of archival footage, period accurate needle drops and talking heads, pretty uninspired/forgettable stuff. On top of that I think the narration leans towards the cringeworthy side, although I could see the activist/angry tone resonating with those who align themselves with this party. Maybe my own instincts and tastes are just slightly too different. For example it tries to end on this hopeful, uplifting note, which to me comes across as awkward and preachy, but I could see how someone could find it inspiring. I hope for this party it does.

3/10