Directed by Mike Leigh, Peterloo is a true story about victimizing the British subjects who were peacefully demonstrating for democratic reform. Though they were demanding democracy for the common people, it was a peaceful gathering of 80,000 people. The government-supported cavalry charged into the crowd. Turning into one of the bloodiest episodes in British history, known as the Peterloo Massacre of 1819.

Mike Leigh is a respected director who has been nominated for an Oscar for screenwriting and directing Vera Drake and Secret & Lies. He was also nominated for an Oscar for his screenwriting talents including Happy-Go-Lucky, Another Year, and Topsy-Turvy.

The movie trailer shows the pastoral and gentle life of the British subjects who are also starving to death. The monarchy and government are oblivious to their plight.  The peaceful demonstration needed to be heard but rather turned into a historical tragedy.