A Town Under Siege
Synopsis
Looks at Southall, one of the major Asians centres in Britain, and shows how this community organised to resist fascist attacks from 1976 to 1981. Southall's militancy goes back to the community organisations of the 1950's which were created to help black workers combat racism at the workplace and deal with discrimination in the community. As racism increased, the community has fashioned and forged new weapons of struggle.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Prescod
- Original Title
- A Town Under Siege
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Prescod
Peter Chappell
Brand Thumim
Department Leadership Roster
Brand Thumim
Editor
Colin Prescod
Director
Peter Chappell
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Town Under Siege
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Town Under Siege about?
Looks at Southall, one of the major Asians centres in Britain, and shows how this community organised to resist fascist attacks from 1976 to 1981. Southall's militancy goes back to the community organisations of the 1950's which were created to help black workers combat racism at the workplace and deal with discrimination in the community. As racism increased, the community has fashioned and forged new weapons of struggle.
Who directed A Town Under Siege?
A Town Under Siege was directed by Colin Prescod.
Who stars in A Town Under Siege?
The principal cast of A Town Under Siege includes Not specified.
When was A Town Under Siege released and how long is it?
A Town Under Siege was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 38m.