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- Synopsis
- The Peterloo Massacre (16 August 1819) began as a peaceful demonstration in Manchester for rights and representation, with thousands gathering to express their views. This short film explores its legacy from a contemporary perspective. Made by a group of young filmmakers, who have been reflecting on what freedom of speech, democracy and protest means to them in current times [6 minutes].
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of production
- 2018
- Subjects
- Film studies; History; Politics & government
- Keywords
- civil disturbances; Manchester; film schools
Online availability
- URI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=TezhLIQabLs
- Price
- Free
- Delivery
- Streamed/Download
Production Company
- Name
BFI Film Academy
- filmacademy@bfi.org.uk
- Web
- https://www.bfi.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
- Name
Manchester Histories
- info@manchesterstories.co.uk
- Web
- https://manchesterhistories.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 0161 306 1982
- Address
- Mansfield Cooper Building
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 8PL
Distributor
- Name
YouTube
- Web
- http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window
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