An S4C documentary made by former Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP Adam Price has been shortlisted for a prestigious award at the 2015 New York Festival.

The four-part Adam Price a Streic y Glowyr detailed the impact of the 1980s miner’s strike on the men and their families who lived through it, particularly in Mr Price’s home village of Tycroes.

The series, which sees the 45-year-old former Plaid Cymru MP embarking on an emotional journey through his own youth, has been nominated in the History and Society category.

“The strike represents one of the most important chapters in Wales’ recent history,” said Adam during the making of the series.

“I tend to look at the strike from one perspective — a battle to safeguard employment in the area and defend a way of life that meant so much to me, my family and community.

“For me, it was an inspirational time when Welsh communities defended our way of life against the power of the Tory government.

“In this series, I turn back the clock and interview people whom I admired and hated at the time and see whether a fresh look at the history would change my opinion.”

The biographical documentary of the late historian Dr John Davies Gwirionedd y Galon: Dr John Davies has also been nominated - in the 'Biography and Profiles' category.

Llion Iwan, Factual Content Commissioner for S4C said, "These are two programmes which combine passion and personal vision with a deep understanding of our society and history.

“Whatever your opinion on the industrial dispute, Adam Price a Streic y Glowyr proves that the history and tradition of our mining communities is of interest to audiences in Wales and around the world."