Ron Peck

The Gospel According to St Derek

Andy Kimpton-Nye

Tariq Ali, Simon Fisher-Turner

Using interviews with close family, friends and collaborators, The Gospel According to St. Derek bears witness to Derek Jarman’s unique approach to low-budget film-making (his near-alchemical ability to turn the base components of film-making in to artistic gold, his placing of himself at the heart of all his work and his need to be part of a repertory company-type set-up). The Gospel… also promotes Derek Jarman’s importance as one of Britain's finest film-makers and acts, therefore, as a rally call to all would-be independent film-makers. This is the ’10 commandments of St. Derek ‘(who was indeed canonised by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence) on low-budget film-making.

Fighters

Ron Peck

Jimmy Tibbs, Mark Kaylor

Fighters is often cited as the definitive documentary film on the subject of boxing. It brilliantly captures both the romanticism and the agonising, sweat-dripping discipline inherent in this hardest game of all.

Real Money

Ron Peck

Set in the shadowy world between boxing and crime, the drama follows the fates of several young East End boxers as they are tempted into a life of crime and 'real money'. All characters are played by real-life boxers, boxing trainers and their families.

Strip Jack Naked

Ron Peck

Ron Peck, John Brown

Ron Peck talks about his experiences of growing up as a gay man, the attitudes to homosexuality in Britain, and his journey towards making his film "Nighthawks" (1978).

Nighthawks

Ron Peck

Ken Robertson, Derek Jarman

A gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night, in Great Britain in the 1970s, not mixing his professional and private life, until the day comes when his students and his headmaster find out.

Edward Hopper

Ron Peck

Ron Levine

A film based on a search undertaken by filmmaker Ron Peck into the life and work of the painter Edward Hopper.

What Can I Do with a Male Nude?

Ron Peck

John Levitt, John Brown

A male model's poses are accompanied by a photographer's narration exploring censorship, self expression and sexual desire.

Its Ugly Head

Ron Peck

A married couple - the man a closeted homosexual, the woman bed-ridden - struggle with their relationship.

Empire State

Ron Peck

Cathryn Harrison, Jason Hoganson

In the docklands of East London stands the Empire State, a nightclub full of magic and mystery. Designed like an ocean liner, it's become a battle ground where anything can happen. In the midst of the action, a young boy stows aboard to search for his friend who has disappeared in the entrails of the club.

On Allotments

Ron Peck, Wilfried Thust

Short documentary about allotment-holders in East London.