Hidden cameras capture far-right activists using racial slurs and discussing intimidation tactics during secret gatherings across the UK.
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Hidden cameras capture far-right activists using racial slurs and discussing intimidation tactics during secret gatherings across the UK.
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Synopsis
Patrik Hermansson and Harry Shukman, journalists from Hope Not Hate, conduct secret investigations into far-right groups in the UK. Using hidden cameras, they film gatherings where activists, including politician Nick Scanlon and eugenicist Emil Kirkegaard, make inflammatory statements. The documentary captures the atmosphere of far-right riots in Southport. It was pulled from the London Film Festival in October 2024 due to safety concerns. The film received nominations for the Royal Television Society Programme Awards and the British Academy Television Award for Best Single Documentary.
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The GuardianNail-biting and terrifying, this film shows us the essential work of Hope Not Hate, a group who use hidden cameras and incredibly treacherous fieldwork to expose the threat of extremism around the world.
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Why Watch
- See hidden camera footage of far-right gatherings.
- Meet activists like Emil Kirkegaard and Nick Scanlon.
- Find out why the film was pulled from a major festival.
Did You Know
- The documentary was directed by Havana Marking and aired on Channel 4.
- Nick Scanlon was filmed using racial slurs related to Black people.
- The film was pulled from the London Film Festival in October 2024.
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Who directed the documentary Undercover: Exposing the Far Right?
Havana Marking directed the documentary.
What happened to the documentary during the London Film Festival?
The documentary was pulled from the London Film Festival in October 2024 due to staff safety reasons.
Which awards was Undercover: Exposing the Far Right nominated for?
It was nominated for the Royal Television Society Programme Awards and the British Academy Television Award for Best Single Documentary.
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