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The Riots 2011: One Week in August (2021): Cast

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The Riots 2011: One Week in August is a 2021 crime documentary directed by James Jones, starring David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Huw Edwards. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Riots 2011: One Week in August (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
James Jones
Genres
Crime , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Riots 2011: One Week in August About?

The premise of The Riots 2011: One Week in August without spoilers.

In 2011, the UK experienced widespread disorder, the largest since the 20th century. This documentary revisits that week in August a decade later, exploring the events through the perspectives of those directly involved. Interviews feature convicted rioters, police officers, a judge, a government advisor, and a bereaved parent, offering a comprehensive look at what unfolded and its lasting impact on their lives.

The Riots 2011: One Week in August Themes & Keywords

· 48 tags
  • riot
  • race riot
  • broken britain
  • racial tension
  • multicultural society
  • multicultural city
  • race relations
  • black british
  • british pakistani
  • london england
  • birmingham
  • manchester england
+36 more
  • nottingham
  • year 2011
  • breakdown of society
  • disorder
  • lawlessness
  • immigrant
  • immigration
  • mass immigration
  • england
  • tottenham london england
  • 1985 broadwater farm riot
  • reference to the 1985 broadwater farm riot
  • reference to keith blakelock
  • reference to mark duggan
  • metropolitan police
  • north london
  • jewish police officer
  • police community relations
  • rioting
  • rioter
  • british prime minister
  • reference to david cameron
  • riot police
  • police helicopter
  • looting
  • looter
  • police
  • british police
  • reference to enoch powell
  • reference to enoch powell's 'rivers of blood' speech
  • reference to boris johnson
  • hit by a car
  • killed by car
  • muslim
  • 10 years later
  • death of son
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Cast & crew

The Riots 2011: One Week in August Cast

David Cameron leads the cast, with Boris Johnson and Huw Edwards. Directed by James Jones; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Riots 2011: One Week in August

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From the director

More from James Jones

More films directed by James Jones, best-rated first: Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes, On the President's Orders and Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare.

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Videos

The Riots 2011: One Week in August Videos

2 videos: 2 clips.

BBC Documentary - The Riots 2011: One Week in August
  • Clip Losing a son in the 2011 UK riots - BBC
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The Riots 2011: One Week in August Also Known As

Also known as “The Riots: One Week In August”.

Also known as
  • The Riots: One Week In August

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The Riots 2011: One Week in August FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Riots 2011: One Week in August, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Riots 2011: One Week in August?

The Riots 2011: One Week in August runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Riots 2011: One Week in August released?

The Riots 2011: One Week in August was released on August 9, 2021.

Who directed The Riots 2011: One Week in August?

The Riots 2011: One Week in August was directed by James Jones.

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Who is in the cast of The Riots 2011: One Week in August?

The Riots 2011: One Week in August stars David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Huw Edwards, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Riots 2011: One Week in August have a post-credit scene?

No. The Riots 2011: One Week in August has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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