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Original title : Peterloo
Directed by : Mike Leigh
Release date: 16 January 2019
Duration: 154 minutes
Genre: Drama
Country : United Kingdom (2018)
Original language: English

 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 reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protestors were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression. The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy which also played a significant role in the founding of The Guardian newspaper.

Potentially harmful up to 12 years Violence Anguish Coarse language
Sex
Discrimination
Violence
Anguish
Alcohol and / or drug abuse
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