CIFF47: PSQ March 22 – April 1, 2023 | Streams April 2 – April 9, 2023

White Riot

Year: 2019
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Run Time: 80 minutes

White Riot
White Riot
White Riot

In 1970s Britain, the world recession brought about an economic crisis. This left the country vulnerable to a rise in radical nationalism led by a far-right, fascist political party reminiscent of Hitler’s Nazis. Rooted in white supremacy, the National Front party used minorities and immigrants as scapegoats for the country’s economic hardships. Party members led campaigns that promised forced deportation of all minorities from the United Kingdom. However, the rhetoric wasn’t limited to the political landscape. A xenophobic rant during a concert by famed English guitarist, Eric Clapton, drove activist and photographer, Red Saunders, to create Rock Against Racism. A political and cultural movement emerged through diverse concerts and carnivals planned throughout the UK. Saunders sought to unite fans of all races through their love of punk rock. The movement was an answer to the National Front’s aggressive recruitment of the nation’s youth by focusing on loving music and rejecting hate. The documentary WHITE RIOT chronicles a troubling period of UK history while reminding us that ordinary people can change the world. — R.R.

CIFF44 Screenings

Monday, March 30, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM -
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Accessibility (?)
Closed Captions: No
Audio Description: No
English Subtitles: No

Sidebar
African Diaspora

Competitions
Reel Women Direct Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman
Music Movies Competition

Director

Director
Rubika Shah

Producer
Ed Gibbs

Cinematography
Susanne Salavati

Editing
Rubika Shah

Film Contact
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