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Documentary Chronicles Glasgow Protest Against Immigration Detention

2/25/2026

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In May 2021, UK Immigration Enforcement detained two men in Glasgow on Eid al-Fitr, prompting a large protest.
Hundreds surrounded the van, leading to the men's release.
The documentary "Everybody to Kenmure Street," directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, chronicles this event and community activism.
The film highlights protest dynamics influenced by Black Lives Matter and urges ongoing resistance to rising anti-immigration sentiment, underscoring collective action.

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In May 2021, UK Immigration Enforcement detained two men in Glasgow on Eid al-Fitr, prompting a large protest.
Hundreds surrounded the van, leading to the men's release.
The documentary "Everybody to Kenmure Street," directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, chronicles this event and community activism.
The film highlights protest dynamics influenced by Black Lives Matter and urges ongoing resistance to rising anti-immigration sentiment, underscoring collective action.