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Riot

Documentary
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1999-01-01
50m
English
Released
Smoking Dog Films

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.

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Where does Riot rank today?

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Stream Riot online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed documentary movie originally produced in English and released in 1999, it's earned a solid 10.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.

About Riot

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. Running 50 minutes.

Riot Cast and Characters

The cast features Paul Barber (as Narrator). Their performances are a major reason Riot has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Riot

There's a reason Riot keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Riot online for free?

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How long is Riot?

Riot runs for 50 minutes (about 0.8 hour).

Is Riot good? What's the rating?

Riot holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Riot?

The main cast includes Paul Barber.

Is Riot available in English?

Yes — Riot was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Riot released?

Riot was released in 1999.

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Where can I watch Riot for free?

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What is Riot about?

Riot is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was Riot released?

Riot was released on January 1, 1999. It has a runtime of 50m. The film was produced by Smoking Dog Films.

Who stars in Riot?

Riot stars Paul Barber. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Riot available in HD?

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