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SUMMARY:Rebellion: A film about the Bradford 12 and the need for self-def
 ence [in person]
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of a powerful new documentary about c
 ommunity action against racism. Followed by director Q&A and drinks rece
 ption.\n\nIn 1981\, twelve young Asian men in Bradford faced terrorism c
 harges after defending their community from a violent racist skinhead at
 tack. They made petrol bombs for self-defence. Known as the Bradford 12\
 , by arming themselves\, they took direct action to ward off the greater
  threat of skinhead violence. The state labelled them terrorists\, but t
 he people rallied behind the slogan\, “Self-defence is no offence.”\n\nT
 heir case exposed the intense racial tensions in Britain. Their arrest s
 parked fierce protests nationally and internationally\, with thousands d
 emanding justice for the Bradford 12. The lengthy\, tense trial revealed
  a police force indifferent to racist violence\, one that believed discr
 imination was necessary and had Special Branch surveillance on key defen
 dants.\n\nUltimately\, the Bradford 12 were acquitted - a landmark victo
 ry affirming the right to organised armed self-defence for oppressed com
 munities. Their courage and solidarity challenged systemic racism and co
 ntinue to inspire the fight for justice.
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CLASS:PUBLIC
LOCATION:Theatre B\, Roscoe Building\, Manchester
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