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.
Facts
Setting
Manchester
Production
Film4 Productions, British Film Institute, Thin Man Films
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- BFI London Film Festival 2018 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2018 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2018 generic
