What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?
Summer 2017, a string of brutal police killings of young African American men has sent shockwaves throughout the country. A Black community in the American South tries to cope with the lingering effects of the past and navigate their place in a country that is not on their side. Meanwhile, the Black Panthers prepare a large-scale protest against police brutality.
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What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 16, 2019
Runtime
2h 3m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
72%
Original Title
What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?
Production Companies
Okta Film, Shellac Sud, Pulpa Film, RAI Cinema, MYmovies
Director
Roberto Minervini
Description
Summer 2017, a string of brutal police killings of young African American men has sent shockwaves throughout the country. A Black community in the American South tries to cope with the lingering effects of the past and navigate their place in a country that is not on their side. Meanwhile, the Black Panthers prepare a large-scale protest against police brutality.
