Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames


A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.
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“When a game turned into disaster”

IDFA 2016 | Trailer | Hillsborough
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Steve Leighton
Steve Leighton
Phil Scraton