What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? (2019)

08/16/2019 (FR) • Documentary • 2h 3m

Overview

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.

What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? (2019)

08/16/2019 (FR) • 2h 3m

Documentary

Overview

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

police brutality

southern usa

protest

racism

african american

black panthers

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