An evening of film, resistance and solidarity. Discover the story of the Bradford 12 and their landmark fight for justice.

About this event

Join ARC Lab at Himmah Hub for a screening of Rebellion, a documentary about the Bradford 12, community resistance and the right to self-defence.

In 1981, twelve young Asian men in Bradford faced terrorism charges after making petrol bombs to defend their community against racist violence. Communities rallied behind the slogan “Self-defence is no offence”, with protests spreading nationally and internationally.

Their trial exposed police indifference to racist violence and Special Branch surveillance of key defendants. Their acquittal became a landmark victory for the right of oppressed communities to organise in self-defence.

Made collectively by documentary makers and activists, including Bradford 12 defendants and supporters, Rebellion brings this history to the screen through rare archive, exclusive interviews and a reconstruction of the trial.

The film connects the experiences of those who lived through these events with struggles for justice across generations.

An evening of film, resistance and solidarity.

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