What English director known for his socially critical directing style and socialist ideals directed the film My Name is Joe?
My Name Is Joe: My Name Is Joe is a 1998 British film directed by Ken Loach. Ken Loach: Kenneth Charles Loach (born 17 June 1936) is an English director of television and independent film. Ken Loach:  He is known for his socially critical directing style and for his socialist ideals, which are evident in his film treatment of social issues such as poverty ("Poor Cow", 1967), homelessness ("Cathy Come Home", 1966) and labour rights ("Riff-Raff", 1991, and "The Navigators", 2001).
Ken Loach