Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen (2015)

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With 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the first British policewoman being given the power of arrest, this film takes us through the remarkable history of 100 years of Britain's female police force. It explores the individual careers and ambitions of women police officers who, through their bravery and guile, were determined to succeed in a profession that never wanted them. It is a story about ingenuity and determination as well as law and order. A Fair Cop is a hidden history of our society, depicting a battle of the sexes that masked a battle for power.

Director: Martina Hall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: If Not Us Films, BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen about?
With 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the first British policewoman being given the power of arrest, this film takes us through the remarkable history of 100 years of Britain's female police force. It explores the individual careers and ambitions of women police officers who, through their bravery and guile, were determined to succeed in a profession that never wanted them. It is a story about ingenuity and determination as well as law and order. A Fair Cop is a hidden history of our society, depicting a battle of the sexes that masked a battle for power.
Who directed Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen?
Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen was directed by Martina Hall.
Who stars in Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen?
Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen stars Sarah Lancashire.
How long is Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen?
Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen?
Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen is a Documentary film.
Where was Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen produced?
Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen was produced in United Kingdom.