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Documentary Spotlights 2021 Protests Against UK Deportation Policies

1/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

The documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street, directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
It recounts the 2021 protests in Pollokshields, Glasgow, where residents blocked the deportation of two Sikh men during a UK Home Office raid.
The film highlights the diverse community's collective action and resistance against anti-immigration policies, using interviews, archival footage, and dramatizations.
It notes ongoing challenges for immigrants in the UK.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 protests in Pollokshields, Glasgow, arose from community backlash against the UK Home Office's deportation policies, particularly during a raid on Eid al-Fitr. This resistance echoes the 2016 Brexit referendum, which fueled anti-immigration sentiments. The protests highlighted ongoing tensions between the Scottish government and the Home Office, emphasizing the need for a more compassionate immigration approach in Scotland.

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Story summary

The documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street, directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
It recounts the 2021 protests in Pollokshields, Glasgow, where residents blocked the deportation of two Sikh men during a UK Home Office raid.
The film highlights the diverse community's collective action and resistance against anti-immigration policies, using interviews, archival footage, and dramatizations.
It notes ongoing challenges for immigrants in the UK.

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