class decline

His films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' unflinchingly document the dignity and struggles of working-class communities facing systemic economic decline.

Through character-driven narratives in films like 'Naked' and 'Another Year', he explores the psychological toll and moral disintegration within declining social classes.

His documentary practice examines institutional failures and social stratification, revealing how class structures perpetuate decline across American institutions.