Parent & Baby/ Peterloo

Directed by Mike Leigh

Written and directed by Mike Leigh, Peterloo is an epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protestors were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression. The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy.

Please note: this is a Parent & Baby screening and is designed ONLY for parents, grandparents and carers attending with babies aged 12 months and under. More information on our Parent & Baby screenings can be found here.

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Duration:
154 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
Great Britain

Year of production:
2018