Everybody 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  

Producers: Ciara Barry, Mark Thomas

Executive Producer: Emma Thompson

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. 

Crowd gathered around an Immigration Enforcement van, with many people standing and sitting on the street, some holding signs. A large Palestinian flag is visible. Police officers in high-visibility jackets form a line near the van. The setting appears to be urban, with a building in the background.

More information

Festivals: Everybody to Kenmure Street was included as part of the Docs-in-Progress Scotland Showcase at Cannes Film Festival 2025 on 17 May 2025.

Premiere: The documentary will have its World Premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2026 in the World Cinema Documentary Competition.

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