The Riots 2011: One Week in August (2021)
2011 saw the largest wave of disorder in the UK since the 1980s. This revelatory film hears from the people who experienced the riots up close and personal. A decade on, we look back at the summer of 2011 through the eyes of those whose lives have never been the same since. In a series of candid interviews, we hear the story from all angles. Convicted rioters, frontline police, a judge, a government advisor and a grieving father look back at that week in August, and the years that followed, to piece together what really happened and why.
Director: James Jones
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: August 9, 2021
Cast
- David Cameron - Self (archive Footage)
- Boris Johnson - Self (archive Footage)
- Nick Clegg - Self (archive Footage)
- Huw Edwards - Self (archive Footage)
- Jake Humphrey - Self (archive Footage)
- Emily Maitlis - Self (archive Footage)
Music: Uno Helmersson
Cinematography: Olivier Sarbil
Editing: Rupert Houseman
Production: Top Hat Productions, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
street riots, london riots
More Films by Director: James Jones
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Riots 2011: One Week in August about?
- 2011 saw the largest wave of disorder in the UK since the 1980s. This revelatory film hears from the people who experienced the riots up close and personal. A decade on, we look back at the summer of 2011 through the eyes of those whose lives have never been the same since. In a series of candid interviews, we hear the story from all angles. Convicted rioters, frontline police, a judge, a government advisor and a grieving father look back at that week in August, and the years that followed, to piece together what really happened and why.
- Who directed The Riots 2011: One Week in August?
- The Riots 2011: One Week in August was directed by James Jones.
- Who stars in The Riots 2011: One Week in August?
- The Riots 2011: One Week in August stars David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Nick Clegg, Huw Edwards, Jake Humphrey, Emily Maitlis.
- How long is The Riots 2011: One Week in August?
- The Riots 2011: One Week in August has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Riots 2011: One Week in August?
- The Riots 2011: One Week in August is a Documentary, Crime film.
- Where was The Riots 2011: One Week in August produced?
- The Riots 2011: One Week in August was produced in United Kingdom.