Riot
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward George
- Original Title
- Riot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Smoking Dog Films, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Akomfrah
Edward George
Dewald Aukema
Nick Follows
David Lawson, Lina Gopaul
Department Leadership Roster
Edward George
Writer
Dewald Aukema
Director of Photography
David Lawson
Producer
Lina Gopaul
Producer
Nick Follows
Editor
John Akomfrah
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riot
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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 racial abuse in Toxteth that escalated with stop-and-search policing tactics following the “sus” laws.
Who directed Riot?
Riot was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Riot?
The principal cast of Riot includes Paul Barber.
When was Riot released and how long is it?
Riot was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 50m.