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If the Streets Were on Fire

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In a country where years of austerity have pushed people to their limits, violence incubates; where racism and prejudice are ingrained in the systems of authority, inequality persists. Through BikeStormz, social activist Mac has created a movement for kids across London that creates a safe space to be free and express themselves beyond any threats. A torrent of young people glide through the city on their bikes, doing wheelies, tricks, death-defying acrobatics and cheering as they hurtle through the postcode-neutral space of London's heart. Yet as they come together and find ways to express themselves through biking -- the kind of liberation that surfers and skateboarders eulogize -- they are challenged with the threat of arrest by the police and accusations of anti-social behavior.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian These micro-collisions in the civil arena are almost reminiscent of documentaries by Fred Wiseman, except this movie is much shorter than Wiseman’s films, perhaps for the best. Rated: 4/5 Sep 19, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In a country where years of austerity have pushed people to their limits, violence incubates; where racism and prejudice are ingrained in the systems of authority, inequality persists. Through BikeStormz, social activist Mac has created a movement for kids across London that creates a safe space to be free and express themselves beyond any threats. A torrent of young people glide through the city on their bikes, doing wheelies, tricks, death-defying acrobatics and cheering as they hurtle through the postcode-neutral space of London's heart. Yet as they come together and find ways to express themselves through biking -- the kind of liberation that surfers and skateboarders eulogize -- they are challenged with the threat of arrest by the police and accusations of anti-social behavior.
Director
Alice Russell
Producer
Gannesh Rajah
Production Co
Dorothy Street Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 10m