A Town Under Siege
Originally released in 1984. A Town Under Siege is a documentary film. directed by Colin Prescod. At just 38 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Looks at Southall, one of the major Asians centres in Britain, and shows how this community organised to resist fascist attacks from 1976 to 1981. Southall's militancy goes back to the community organisations of the 1950's which were created to help black workers combat racism at the workplace and deal with discrimination in the community. As racism increased, the community has fashioned and forged new weapons of struggle.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Town Under Siege about?
Looks at Southall, one of the major Asians centres in Britain, and shows how this community organised to resist fascist attacks from 1976 to 1981. Southall's militancy goes back to the community or...
Who directed A Town Under Siege?
A Town Under Siege was directed by Colin Prescod.
How long is A Town Under Siege?
A Town Under Siege has a runtime of 0 hours and 38 minutes (38 minutes total).
When was A Town Under Siege released?
A Town Under Siege was released on January 1, 1984 in theaters.