Sound of the Police
This documentary examines the fraught relationship between African Americans and the police, often rife with tension, fear, suspicion and hostility on all sides. Framed by some of the most recent conflicts between Black Americans and police officers, which garnered national media attention, the film traces the country’s complex racial history that set the path for policing in Black communities and fuels the ongoing conflict between African American communities and law enforcement.
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Sound of the Police
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 11, 2023
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
100%
Original Title
Sound of the Police
Production Companies
Firelight Films, ABC News Studios
Director
Valeria Scoon
Description
This documentary examines the fraught relationship between African Americans and the police, often rife with tension, fear, suspicion and hostility on all sides. Framed by some of the most recent conflicts between Black Americans and police officers, which garnered national media attention, the film traces the country’s complex racial history that set the path for policing in Black communities and fuels the ongoing conflict between African American communities and law enforcement.