Hillsborough (2016)

  • NR
  • 04/15/2016 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 2h

When a game turned into disaster

Overview

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.

Daniel Gordon

Director

Cast

Margaret Aspinall's headshot

Margaret Aspinall

Herself
Chris Cowlin's headshot

Chris Cowlin

Rogue Police Officer 2
Douglas Earl's headshot

Douglas Earl

Himself
Tony Evans's headshot

Tony Evans

Himself - Liverpool FC Supporter and The Times' Sports Editor
Steve Leighton's headshot

Steve Leighton

Phil Scraton
Doreen Jones's headshot

Doreen Jones

Herself
Phil Scraton's headshot

Phil Scraton

Himself - author of 'Hillsborough - The Truth'
Tony Searle's headshot

Tony Searle

Himself

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