Hillsborough (2014 film)

Hillsborough is a 2014 television film written by Jimmy McGovern and directed by Maurice Phillips. It is a docudrama that depicts the events surrounding the Hillsborough disaster of April 15, 1989, at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, during an FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.

The film focuses primarily on the experiences of the families who lost loved ones in the tragedy and their long struggle for justice. It portrays the initial police investigation and subsequent cover-up, highlighting the false accusations leveled against the Liverpool supporters and the systematic attempts to deflect blame from the authorities.

The drama interweaves factual accounts with dramatic reconstructions, utilizing transcripts from the Hillsborough Independent Panel report. It explores the devastating impact of the disaster on the families, showcasing their grief, resilience, and determination to uncover the truth about what happened.

Starring Christopher Eccleston and Maxine Peake, the film received critical acclaim for its sensitive and powerful portrayal of the events and its commitment to telling the story from the perspective of the victims' families. It aired on ITV in the UK and contributed to renewed public attention on the case, ultimately playing a role in the subsequent inquests and legal proceedings that resulted in a finding of unlawful killing. Hillsborough (2014 film) stands as a testament to the importance of holding authorities accountable and seeking justice for victims of tragedy.