Documentary
United States of America
As tensions escalate between police and African American communities in the wake of high-profile incidents of police brutality, filmmaker Ava DuVernay leads a team of journalists and activists on a deep dive into the history of systemic racism and police violence in America. Through interviews with experts in law enforcement, legal scholars, and community organizers, as well as survivors of police violence and families of victims, the film paints a devastating picture of the ways in which black bodies have been criminalized and brutalized by law enforcement for centuries. From the origins of modern policing in the slave patrols of the antebellum South to the war on drugs and the rise of militarized police forces, Sound of the Police exposes the long-standing systemic failures and ingrained biases that continue to plague American policing today. But the film also illuminates the incredible resilience and resistance of Black communities in the face of these injustices, highlighting the powerful movements and transformative reforms that are shaping the future of law enforcement in America. Ultimately, Sound of the Police is a stirring call to action, demanding that we confront the deep-seated racism and inequality that underlie our criminal justice system and work towards a more just and equitable society for all.
