Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Dan Reed's Documentary Explores UK Riot Aftermath
A new documentary called "One Day in Southport" looks at what happened after a terrible event.
It focuses on how people shared wrong information on the internet, which then led to violence against certain groups of people.
The filmmaker talked to people who caused the problems and a person who was affected by the attack.
The film shows that the people who caused the trouble weren't really connected to the people who were hurt.
The movie also features how some politicians failed to connect with the community and shows how misinformation can spread and cause real-world harm.
The documentary airs on Channel 4.
Dan Reed's documentary, "One Day in Southport," examines the aftermath of a violent attack in Southport and the resulting social unrest.
The film explores how social media disinformation about the attack fueled real-world violence against immigrants and Muslims.
The documentary features interviews with individuals who stoked the violence and a victim of the attack.
The film shows the disconnect between the rioters' actions and the tragedy suffered by the victims.
"One Day in Southport" premieres on Channel 4, delving into the fallout of the events rather than the attack itself.
- Who
- Dan Reed, director of the documentary; individuals who stoked violence; and victims of the attack.
- What
- A documentary examining the aftermath of an attack in Southport and the resulting social unrest.
- When
- July 2024 (events of the attack)
- Where
- Southport, UK
- Why
- To explore how disinformation and online rhetoric contributed to violence and social unrest.
Victims and Supporters
Rioters and Inflammatory Figures
Motive for the Attack
Victims and Supporters
The victims and their families were horrified by the attacks.
Rioters and Inflammatory Figures
Rioters claimed to be demonstrating in the name of the dead children.
- Documentary Title
- "One Day in Southport"
- Director
- Dan Reed
- Focus
- Fallout of the Southport attack
- Key Themes
- Social media disinformation, violence against immigrants, and the disconnect between rioters and victims
- Network
- Channel 4
- Premiere Date
- Tonight at 9PM (local time)