Synopsis
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Film4 Productions, Thin Man Films, British Film Institute
Setting
Manchester
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- BFI London Film Festival 2018 generic
- Camerimage 2018 generic - Main Competition ★ FIPRESCI Award
- Telluride Film Festival 2018 generic - Main Program
- Toronto International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2018 generic
