The Riot Act
2017, English. Directed by Oliver Riley-Smith.
Which Side Are You On?
After filming police shooting a black man, an amateur journalist takes to the streets to capture the ensuing protests. When he is attacked by riot police, he must decide whether to remain a witness or use his footage to fight back.
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- 0h 15m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Oliver Riley-Smith
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The Riot Act runs 15 minutes (0h 15m).
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The Riot Act isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2017. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Riot Act?
If you liked The Riot Act, try The House on Carroll Street, Light It Up, A Dry White Season.
Who directed The Riot Act?
The Riot Act (2017) was directed by Oliver Riley-Smith and stars Ben Cartwright, Joivan Wade, Lewis Rainer.