# Rebellion: Bradford 12 Documentary

> Documentary reveals how 12 South Asian men in 1980s Bradford faced terrorism charges for defending their community from racism.
- Title: Rebellion: Bradford 12 Documentary · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: Documentary reveals how 12 South Asian men in 1980s Bradford faced terrorism charges for defending their community from racism. Documentary 'Rebellion' shows…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rebellion-doc-film-interview-bradford-12-migrants-elon-musk-1236726971
- Author: Georg Szalai
- Published: 2026-10-12T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bradford 12, rebellion documentary, migrant media, ken fero, tariq mehmood, south asian community, terrorism charges, racism
## Bradford 12
Bradford, near Leeds, was known for wool manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution and now has a South Asian food scene.
## 1980s Terrorism Trial
In the early 1980s, 12 young South Asian men stood trial on terrorism charges for defending their community from racist attacks.
## Documentary Focus
Activist filmmakers Ken Fero and Tariq Mehmood’s documentary 'Rebellion' retraces the story and broader impact, with Mehmood being one of the Bradford 12.
## Key takeaway

Documentary 'Rebellion' shows 12 South Asian men in 1980s Bradford were tried for terrorism after allegedly defending their community from racist attacks.