A group of artists in late-1970s Britain mobilized with a fanzine to confront the National Front and challenge rising xenophobia and racism.
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A group of artists in late-1970s Britain mobilized with a fanzine to confront the National Front and challenge rising xenophobia and racism.
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Dennis Bovell and other artists in late-1970s Britain respond to the rising influence of the National Front, a far-right political party. They use punk music and a fanzine to challenge xenophobia and racism. Archival footage and interviews reveal the raw energy of the punk scene. 'White Riot' documents how music became a tool for political activism during a critical period in British history. The film runs 80 minutes.
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- Meet Dennis Bovell and other punk icons.
- Find out how punk music fought racism.
- See archival footage of the National Front protests.
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- The film is set in late-1970s Britain, a period marked by political unrest.
- The National Front was a significant far-right political party during this time.
- The documentary features a runtime of 80 minutes and was released in 2020.
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Who directed the documentary 'White Riot'?
Rubika Shah directed the documentary 'White Riot'.
What political party does 'White Riot' confront?
The documentary confronts the National Front, a far-right political party in Britain.
What year was 'White Riot' released?
White Riot was released in 2020.
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