IF THE STREETS WERE ON FIRE - THEATRICAL TRAILER

As youth violence rises in London, a rebellious group of young people tear through the city’s streets in the name of ‘Knives Down, Bikes Up’.
The vital first feature from British documentarian Alice Russell, If the Streets Were on Fire follows the social movement BikeStormz. Co-founded by activist Mac Ferrari in 2014, the biannual bike ride-out across London that gives young people a space of safety, liberation and creative freedom where they can stand up against violence and build community. While offering moments of real inspiration, highlighting the ways in which something as small as a bike club can lead to fundamental changes in young people’s lives.
Full of incredible shots of the city, showcasing the talented riders’ tricks and skills, If the Streets Were on Fire is a tremendous debut and a timely reminder that actions to safeguard and transform our communities can often start with us.
Directed by Alice Russell 7o min, UK, 2023
Limited theatrical release with Q&As from 15th September.
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