justice system
Since I Been Down proves that sometimes real change can come from within and the resources we are given to work with.
Conviction is an intriguing and compelling real life crime story reflecting on the corruption currently being exposed in the American justice system.
The State of Texas vs. Melissa unfolds slowly, meticulously and with intent as you witness a cinematic investigation unfold.
Just Mercy is a disappointing adaptation of an important real-life story, but it’s filled with great performances. Maria Lattila reviews.
In our latest report from the New York Film Festival, we cover Motherless Brooklyn, Wasp Network and American Trial: The Eric Garner Story.
Brian Banks tries so hard to be deep and meaningful that it ends up falling flat and feeling corny.
When They See Us may be Ava DuVernay’s finest work, telling a deeply human story about the way people of color have been and continue to be seen.
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson is a rewarding experience and a tragic story filled with heartbreaking real-life characters, but their own humor and joy helps to balance out the very grim tidings.
Bomb City makes an impassioned statement in a sometimes messy way, but the energy it gives off is far more effective than any staid, overly safe version of this story could ever be.
The Rape of Recy Taylor is essential and compelling, bringing female heroes of the American Civil Rights movement to the forefront.
How might a predominately white community wield its power to dismiss a black life? The documentary Strong Island offers unsettling answers.
The Work is an essential piece of filmmaking that’s powerful in its observation and packs a strong emotional punch.
Arlin Golden spoke with THE FORCE director Peter Nicks about Oakland Police Department, and everything that’s wrong and right with American police.
The Force is an important film that hopefully one day we’ll be able to look back upon as history far removed from the current moment.
Imperial Dreams is a statement and truly is a cautionary tale, though not without hope – and, more importantly, stark realism.