Riot (1999)
John Akomfrah’s seminal Riot traces the riots in Liverpool during July 1981 in a climate of economic recession under Thatcher’s regime. Akomfrah captures this turning point in Britain’s struggle towards multicultural democracy through interviews revealing the ghettoisation and racial abuse in Toxteth that escalated with stop-and-search policing tactics following the “sus” laws.
Top Cast
Paul Barber
Narrator
FAQ about Riot
What is Riot about?
John Akomfrah’s seminal Riot traces the riots in Liverpool during July 1981 in a climate of economic recession under Thatcher’s regime. Akomfrah captures this turning point in Britain’s struggle towards multicultural democracy through interviews revealing the ghettoisation and…
When was Riot released?
Riot was released in 1999.
What genres does Riot belong to?
Riot is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Riot?
The cast of Riot includes Paul Barber.