The Riot Act
“Which Side Are You On?”
Synopsis
After filming police shooting a black man, an amateur journalist takes to the streets to capture the ensuing protests. When he is attacked by riot police, he must decide whether to remain a witness or use his footage to fight back.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Riley-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Riley-Smith
- Original Score
- Anil Kamath, Benjamin Speed
- Original Title
- The Riot Act
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Flat Cap Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Riley-Smith
Oliver Riley-Smith
Anil Kamath, Benjamin Speed
Sam Care
Stefan Allesch-Taylor, Georgia Goggin, Andrew Ornitharis, Nabeel Sheikh, Kristian Sorge
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Riley-Smith
Director
Oliver Riley-Smith
Writer
Georgia Goggin
Producer
Andrew Ornitharis
Producer
Kyran Speirs
Producer
Anil Kamath
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Speed
Original Music Composer
Sam Care
Director of Photography
Sallyann Short
Costume Design
Dan Styles
Stunt Coordinator
Ronin Traynor
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Riot Act.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Riot Act
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Riot Act about?
After filming police shooting a black man, an amateur journalist takes to the streets to capture the ensuing protests. When he is attacked by riot police, he must decide whether to remain a witness or use his footage to fight back.
Who directed The Riot Act?
The Riot Act was directed by Oliver Riley-Smith.
Who stars in The Riot Act?
The principal cast of The Riot Act includes Ben Cartwright, Joivan Wade, Lewis Rainer, Duncan Casey, Charline Garnier.
When was The Riot Act released and how long is it?
The Riot Act was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Riot Act?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Riot Act was composed by Anil Kamath, Benjamin Speed.