Author Archives: John Domokos
Welfare reform protest: ‘They are picking on those easiest to vilify’ – video
As the House of Lords debates amendments to the welfare reform bill, protesters from a range of welfare activist groups such as Single Mothers’ Self Defence, Mad Pride and Right to Work gathered outside to lobby membersJohn Domokos
2011: A year filming protests – video
2011 has been a year marked by protest in Britain, with movements such as Occupy responding to anger at politicians and banks. John Domokos looks back at a year filming protests, strikes, rallies and riotsJohn Domokos
Occupy London takes over empty offices owned by UBS bank – video
Occupy London protesters and a squatters’ action group take over a disused office block near the City owned by the bank UBSJohn Domokos
Occupy London, a street level view: ‘How clear are we all on what consensus actually is?’ – video
As St Paul’s reopens its doors, and the cathedral joins with the City of London Corporation to take legal action to evict the Occupy London protest, the activists come to terms with a manifesto being leaked to the pressJohn Domokos
Occupy London: A street-level view – video
A library, a homeless shelter, an experimental form of government – the Occupy London has them all. John Domokos spends the day with protesters, passersby and even the odd banker to try to connect with the people behind the protestJohn Domokos
UK riots: ‘Twice I had to wrestle for my camera’
Guardian video producer John Domokos describes his experience covering the unrest, from Hackney to Birmingham”Get that camera out of my face.” It was a familiar response, usually with more choice language and the occasional shove, as I wandered around … Continue reading
Hackney riots police response – video
Violence flared in Hackney’s Mare Street area today. John Domokos talks to local residents as police dog units move inJohn Domokos
Video: Hardest Hit march by disabled protesters: a street-level view
Thousands of disabled people and their carers marched to parliament in London as part of the Hardest Hit campaign against government cutsJohn Domokos
‘Hardest hit’ disabled people protest against benefit cuts – video
Thousands of disabled people have joined the Hardest Hit march on Westminster against government cuts to benefits and services. Here, some protesters explain why they are demonstratingJohn Domokos
English riots: ‘Journalists’ video footage should be protected in law’
As a Guardian videographer I would never have filmed the riots in August had I thought the footage would end up with policeI was dismayed to learn that police have succeeded in using a court order to obtain footage from broadcasters from the UK riots. … Continue reading »