Rivers of Blood: 50 Years On (2018)
The story of multicultural Britain through the eyes of several generations.
Genre : Documentary
Runtime : 1H 30M
Director : Geoff Small
Synopsis
An exploration of immigration in Britain over the half century since Conservative MP Enoch Powell made his controversial speech. Issues surrounding race, religion, integration and multiculturalism are examined.
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