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New Documentary Highlights Glasgow's Civil Resistance Against Deportation

1/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

The documentary "Everybody to Kenmure Street," directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2026.
It chronicles the May 2021 protest in Pollokshields, where residents blocked the deportation of two Sikh men during a Home Office raid.
The film features crowd-sourced footage and actors portraying anonymous testimonies.
Executive produced by Emma Thompson, it aims to highlight Glasgow's history of civil resistance.
The documentary will open the Glasgow Film Festival on February 25, 2026, and release in UK and Irish cinemas on March 13, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 Pollokshields protest against deportation highlights a legacy of civil resistance in the UK, rooted in the 1968 Race Relations Act aimed at combating racial discrimination. The protest, sparked by the Home Office's actions during Eid al-Fitr, mobilized local communities and underscored ongoing struggles for immigrant rights, echoing past movements for justice and equality in contemporary Britain.

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Story summary

The documentary "Everybody to Kenmure Street," directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2026.
It chronicles the May 2021 protest in Pollokshields, where residents blocked the deportation of two Sikh men during a Home Office raid.
The film features crowd-sourced footage and actors portraying anonymous testimonies.
Executive produced by Emma Thompson, it aims to highlight Glasgow's history of civil resistance.
The documentary will open the Glasgow Film Festival on February 25, 2026, and release in UK and Irish cinemas on March 13, 2026.

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