Bermuda Riots That Shaped a Nation

A short film that juxtaposes royal visits with Bermuda’s explosive 1968 and 1977 riots has won top honors at Sheffield DocFest, sparking a deeper dive into the island’s turbulent past. Co-directed by Matt Mead and Alyson Thompson, the six-minute piece captures how racial tensions and political upheaval erupted after the 1968 charity event exclusion and the 1977 executions of Larry Tacklyn and Erskine “Buck” Burrows—the last under British rule. Now, the filmmakers are turning this into a full-length documentary, framing Bermuda’s struggle as a microcosm of global colonial and economic conflicts. They’re inviting anyone with memories or photos from that era to share their stories. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21f4d95c3d88d8ff