Documentary, Women directing
Whose Streets? is the highly up-to-date documentary depicting the injustices of the African American community in the United States following the police brutality in Ferguson where Michael Brown were shot and killed by the police for walking the wrong way down the street. A movement started to form in the aftermath, following demonstrations and marches the documentary feature images shot from the streets with the people involved behind the camera, going more up close and personal than any news report.
A fascinating insider look on the ‘Black lives matter’ activists that depicts divisive racial moments in modern time USA. Directors Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis presents a portrait of anger and activism in a community tired of abuse from the law enforcement. Unique first-person footage combined with archive footage and interviews make for a raw documentary in tribute to the activists. Official selection at Sundance 2017.
“Outstanding” – The Guardian (+++++)
“A documentary in the truest sense of the word” – Indie Wire
“Emotionally charged” – The Hollywood Reporter
Lezley McSpadden
Michael Brown Sr.
David Whitt
Director:
Sabaah Folayan
Script:
Sabaah Folayan
Length:
1h 42m
Original language:
Engelska
Original title:
Whose Streets?
Production year:
2017
NonStop Entertainment
