Whose Streets? An Unflinching Look at the Ferguson Uprising
Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, WHOSE STREETS? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising. When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. Grief, long-standing racial tensions and renewed anger bring residents together to hold vigil and protest this latest tragedy. Empowered parents, artists, and teachers from around the country come together as freedom fighters.
As the National Guard descends on Ferguson with military grade weaponry, these young community members become the torchbearers of a new resistance. Filmmakers Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis know this story because they are the story. WHOSE STREETS? is a powerful battle cry from a generation fighting, not for their civil rights, but for the right to live.
Nominated for Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.
"EYE-OPENING. This is courageous, grassroots filmmaking at its best." - Dwight Brown, The Huffington Post
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102 mins
Year
2017
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Comments (6)
Great film, vital piece of history.
I have a radical idea. How about instead of just complaining from the sidelines in a state of perpetual outrage, you get elected and bring change about from within. You know, using the tools of democracy that give you control and are in your hands right now?
you obviously didn't understand this film at all. please look up what structural and institutional racism means so that you can understand that it is not as easy as you think. change requires liberation by any means necessary, no government will ever create change from within.
it is on all of us to join in the collective struggle to make america the country we all want, with freedom and justice for all. NO JUSTICE NO PEACE!
A powerful reminder of what democracy looks like, Brittany, Tory and Russell are inspirations to activists everywhere.
I definitely agree. It's hard to not get out of your chair and roar with the emotion and energy of these incredible activists. A reminder of the collective power of engaged and informed people.