Tracking Down Maggie: The Unofficial Biography of Maggie Thatcher

Filmmaker Nick Broomfield’s brash investigative piece examines the life of former British Prime Minister Thatcher, upon her departure from office. Included: her son’s alleged involvement in international arms deals; Mrs. Thatcher’s family relations., Investigative piece examining the life of the former British prime minister, upon her departure from office., The True Stories Strand, which showcases the best of both international and domestic feature documentaries, continues with True Stories: Tracking Down Maggie. The launching of Margaret Thatcher’s book The Downing Street Years was an ideal opportunity for filmmaker Nick Broomfield and his crew to accompany her and try to break through the public persona of the ‘Iron Lady’ in order to discover the more private person. Hearing nothing back from her press officer, Julian Seymour, a cat-and-mouse game then ensued between the protectors of her image and the probing curiosity of Broomfield. So began a journey of near misses and hilarious encounters with Mrs Thatcher, her entourage and her son Mark.