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Handsworth Songs

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The 1985 riots in London and Birmingham's Handsworth district erupt in reaction to the repressive policing of black communities.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 06/05/2020
The mosaic-like structure... successfully conveys the unorganized resistance of minority groups against the overwhelming bigotry of the time. Go to Full Review Adrian Searle Guardian 06/05/2020
It acknowledges its own subjectivity, and rides on passion and anger, sublety and wit. It's all in the cutting, the rhythm and the drive. Go to Full Review Wally Hammond Time Out 06/05/2020
An essay that is as full of subtle, rich and allusive argument as it is devoid of empty didacticism and stridency. Go to Full Review Colin M. Robinson Gay Community News (Boston) 09/15/2022
The documentary engages the inability of the mainstream media to report on the riots, while simultaneously exploring the history of Caribbean migration to Britain. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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John Akomfrah

Director

Lina Gopaul

Producer

Sebastian Shah

Cinematographer

Trevor Mathison

Original Music

Movie Info

Synopsis The 1985 riots in London and Birmingham's Handsworth district erupt in reaction to the repressive policing of black communities.
Director
John Akomfrah
Producer
Lina Gopaul
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 1m