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Act of Terror – Animated Documentary

Documentary.net staff — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:57:51 +0000

While filming a routine stop and search of her boyfriend on the London Underground, Gemma suddenly found herself detained, handcuffed and threatened with arrest. Act of Terror tells the story of her fight to bring the police to justice and prevent this happening to anyone else, ever again. http://www.actofterrordocumentary.com/film http://www.facebook.com/fatratfilms http://www.twitter.com/fatratfilms It is easy to forget about the 2005 Terrorism Act and its damaging effect on civil liberties and human rights. Act Of Terror puts the spotlight back on this murky law, and demands that we keep vigilant in the face of ever increasing state power. An animated journey through the labyrinthine world of English Justice, the sinister caveats of Terrorism legislation, and the shocking cronyism of the police complaints system, Act Of Terror is about strength in the face of powerlessness and finding the courage to fight back. by Gemma Atkinson, Producer/Director Fred Grace, Producer/Director fatratfilms.co.uk

First person shooter: On-body police cams

Documentary.net staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:46:20 +0000

Stun-gun company Taser want to make 'Cops' on steroids, but who does it serve? The Verge goes in-depth with Taser and the Mesa Police Department, one of the many law agencies testing this new technology. Video by Stephen Greenwood and Philip Knowlton Edited by John Ryan Manning and Sam Thonis Additional video by Adam Barenblat

Riots in London – The Capital is Burning

Documentary.net staff — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:25:20 +0000

Tensions are running high after police shot and killed a man accused of being a gangster in the London borough of Tottenham. What sparked the London riots and what are the police doing to counter the violence? At first there was a small and reportedly calm protest by members of the man's family; but within hours the protest had escalated into arson, violence and mass looting. Parts of the borough in north London were left in ruins after crowds set fire to cars and buildings. And there were more disturbances on Sunday night - eight kilometres away in Enfield, with shop windows smashed. Later the British police condemned a wave of "copycat criminal activity" across the capital. So after a weekend of destruction, looting and arson across London, the film tries to answer: What are the root causes of the violence, why did the riots break out so suddenly and why has it become such a vicious and destructive affair? More videos shot from people in London