Take a stroll down the smoke-filled cobbled streets of 20thcentury Birmingham and relive the rise of the infamous Peaky Blinders in this fascinating film that arrives on digital on 23 February, courtesy of Reel2Reel Films.From fashion to feuds and concept to cultural impact, the documentary dissects all things Peaky Blinders, charting the origins of the real-life outlaws through to the creation of Stephen Knight’s multi-award-winning series.

In September 2013, Peaky Blinders,a bold and ambitious new period crime drama, landed on BBC Two. The gripping series follows the exploits of a Birmingham crime gang in the aftermath of the First World War and with its mix of stylish visuals, gritty atmosphere and amazing casting with Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill and Helen McCroryat the helm, it was an immediate hit... but nobody could have predicted the global behemoth it would become.

Over six thrilling series, it has inspired everything from haircuts and headwear to baby names and along the way has won awards galore. The series has earned some of the most famous of fans including David Bowie,Leonard Cohen and Snoop Dogg and has risen through the ranks to become one of Britian’s best loved series. But the story of the real Peaky Blinders started over a century before the series cemented itself as a pop culture sensation.

Through historical documents and interviews with specialists including crime historian Carl Chinn– the world expert on Peaky Blinders and descendent of member Edward Derrick–the documentary separates fact from fiction to unearth the true story of the now famed gang.Chinnpeels back the gang’s persona to reveal a fascinating and detailed account of the real outlaws and historical events at the heart of the hit series.

Interviews with series creator Stephen Knight provide insight into his personal connections to the real criminal empire. Production designer Grant Montgomery and film and TV critic Michael Hogan also chart the cultural impact of the acclaimed series from page to screen and explore how it redefined the genre with its gripping storylines, genius needle drops and timeless characters.

From its humble beginnings to being immortalised on the big screen, don’t miss the real story that started it all…By order of the Peaky Blinders.