Blood Ah Go Run

Blood Ah Go Run

1982 · 20 min · Documentary

Short 'newsfilm' looking back at the events of 1981, beginning with the killing of 13 young blacks in New Cross, London. The film goes on to show the anger this aroused among black people, and their march in demonstration - `The Black People's Day of Action'. Also covers the Brixton riots.

Directed by Menelik Shabazz

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