Peterloo
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 reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
Spring and Port Wine
A stern father and lenient mother try to deal with the ups and downs of their four children's lives in working class Bolton, England.
Lost Christmas
An Urban Fairy Tale set in Manchester. A story of how a series of tragic events, that blight a young boy's life on Christmas Eve, take him on a journey where a chance meeting with a mysterious stranger may have the key to help and give him a perfect Christmas.
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In
A look at the life and legend of Sir Alex Ferguson, from his working-class roots in Glasgow through to his career as one of the greatest football managers of all time. While recovering from a traumatic brain haemorrhage in 2018, Sir Alex intimately recounts vivid details of his life and career to his son, including his legendary 26-year tenure as manager of Manchester United.
The Great North
Beginning at the industrial revolution of the ‘great north’, Jenn Nkiru draws lines between peoples, cities, countries, buildings, movements, bodies and spaces(s) using a mixture of archive materials and new footage. There is little stillness as we are pushed and pulled through Black histories and communities across the city of Manchester and beyond. Nkiru has termed this filmmaking process “cosmic archeology”, and it is grounded in Afro-surrealism, experimental film and the Black arts movement.
Fight for the F.A. Cup
The best of the action from over 30 years of FA Cup finals at Wembley Stadium.
Katie & Joan Go to the Museum
Katie and her tall girlfriend Joan go on a date to the museum. Mildly wacky shenanigans ensue.
Groomed: A National Scandal
Five young women who survived unimaginable abuse and rape tell their stories of a gang grooming spanning 20 years. Failures of police and social services continue to this day.
Harry Is Not Okay
A troubled writer loses his grip on reality when two balaclava-clad men turn up at his flat.
7 Miles Out
After her father's suicide in 1977, 11-year-old Ann struggles with grief, alcoholism, and promiscuity. Exploring her sexuality and self-destruction, she finds solace in art, overcomes family secrets, and achieves acclaim as a filmmaker.
Death Sardine
A scientist's attempt to resurrect the megalodon goes horribly wrong.
HELLO
Through a haze of smoke, coke, and booze; possible futures, pasts, and presents coalesce chaos inside the mind of a man drifting directionless through life. When your future calls, what will you have to say?
Here is the News
A day in the life of the Manchester Evening News.
Indigo Memories
Joe and Aidan decide to go on a night out in Manchester’s gay village and after a few drinks true feelings reveal themselves.
SPEED: Live at Outbreak Fest 2025
Sydney hardcore punk band SPEED performs live on the main stage at Manchester's Outbreak Fest on June 15, 2025.
Cinema Cult
A deep dive into the current state and business of independent cinemas operating in Manchester, UK. The declaration that "movie theatres are dying" gets tossed around a lot these days. But is that really the case? Let's find out.