Directing
Ron Peck was born on 15 May 1948 in Merton Park, London, England, UK. He was a director and writer, known for Nighthawks (1978), Edward Hopper (1981) and Cross-Channel (2011). He died on 2 November 2022.
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.
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".
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.
In 70s Great Britain, a gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night.
A married couple - the man a closeted homosexual, the woman bed-ridden - struggle with their relationship.
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.
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.
A male model's poses are accompanied by a photographer's narration exploring censorship, self expression and sexual desire.
Short documentary about allotment-holders in East London.