Violent August: The 1918 Anti-Greek Riots in Toronto

2009

47m

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On a hot August night, not all that long ago – and for the next four consecutive nights – the good citizens of Toronto went crazy and ignited the largest riot in the city’s history – and one of the largest anti-Greek riots in the world. On Friday August 1, 1918, approximately 20,000 soldiers and civilians attacked, looted and destroyed every Greek restaurant they could find – while police and militia, overwhelmed by the violence, just stood by and watched…

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Spoken Languages

English

Quick Facts

Release Date	November 9, 2009
Status	Released
Language	EN
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Key Crew

John Burry

Director

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