Everybody Down to Kenmure Street

Neighbours and activists rush to surround an immigration van detaining two residents in Scotland’s most diverse community

Director: Felipe Bustos Sierra  

Producer: Ciara Barry  

Production Company: Barry Crerar   

Screen Scotland support: The film accessed £61,011 through Screen Scotland’s Film Development and Production Fund 


Synopsis

Neighbours and activists rush to surround an immigration van detaining two residents in Scotland’s most diverse community. Everybody to Kenmure Street is an intense, ground-level, and ultimately joyous account of the standoff with the police and the UK Home Office. Our film celebrates collective action, looking to the stories that led to that day and the historic events that have shaped this community. 


More information

Premiere: Everybody Down to Kenmure Street is screening as part of the Docs-in-Progress Scotland Showcase at Cannes Film Festival 2025 on 17 May 2025

Image credits: Still courtesy of barry crerar and Scottish Documentary Institute