Over 130 hours of footage were edited to tell the story of Mark Duggan's death and its impact on his friends and community in Tottenham.
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Over 130 hours of footage were edited to tell the story of Mark Duggan's death and its impact on his friends and community in Tottenham.
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Marcus Knox-Hooke and Kurtis Henville navigate life on Broadwater Farm, a housing estate in Tottenham, London, two years after the police shooting of their friend Mark Duggan in 2011. Duggan's death sparked riots across the city, drawing international attention. As the media coverage faded, the film follows Knox-Hooke and Henville as they confront the challenges of their environment and the legal repercussions stemming from the unrest. The narrative culminates in the 2012 verdict that deemed Duggan's death "lawful," leaving unresolved tensions in its wake.
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The GuardianGeorge Amponsah’s documentary explores the aftermath of Mark Duggan’s death, which sparked unrest in Tottenham and across the UK
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Why Watch
- Follow Marcus Knox-Hooke's life after the riots.
- See the impact of Mark Duggan's death on his community.
- Meet Kurtis Henville and understand his home life.
Did You Know
- Mark Duggan was shot by police during a 'hard stop' in 2011.
- The film had its world premiere on 14 September 2015 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Marcus Knox-Hooke was sentenced to 32 months in prison for offences unrelated to the riots.
- The film was nominated for a BAFTA in 2017 for Best debut by a British writer, director or producer.
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Who wrote and produced The Hard Stop?
The Hard Stop was written and produced by George Amponsah and Dionne Walker.
What was the outcome of the inquest into Mark Duggan's death?
The inquest found Mark Duggan to have been 'lawfully killed'.
When did The Hard Stop have its world premiere?
The Hard Stop had its world premiere on 14 September 2015 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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