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- An unflinching look at how the police killing of 18-year-old Mike Brown inspired a community to fight back and sparked a global movement.
- A documentary about a young black man who was killed by a police officer after he attacked the officer. This is THE TRUE STORY that the media doesn't want you to know.
- Ferguson Rises is the inspiring story of the residents of Ferguson, Missouri, a small town that suffered a powerful loss and became the flash point for a modern day civil rights movement.
- An account of the increasing use of military weapons and tactics by local law enforcement in the United States, counterpointed with civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri following the shooting of Michael Brown in 2014.
- What really happened on August 9th, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri? That afternoon, Officer Darren Wilson killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. 'Stranger Fruit' is the unraveling of what took place, told through the eyes of Mike Brown's family.
- Dan Vernon journeys into the heart of America's most notorious supremacist group, with access to a modern day Missouri chapter: The Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
- Shows "Cop watchers" dedicated to bringing awareness to their community and exposing police brutality/harassment. They are legally recording/documenting each arrest but often find themselves to be the victims of chaos.
- Ferguson 365 provides a historical context of the racial divide that exists in Missouri, and how the once Caucasian suburb of Ferguson has, over time, transformed into a predominately African-American community that erupted in social unrest in response to the shooting death of unarmed African-American teenager, Michael Brown Jr. With a unique local's viewpoint and unprecedented access into the community, Christopher uncovers the untold story and perspective of the Ferguson natives and activists and the wedge separating them from law enforcement and local government. Ferguson 365 follows the story both locally and across the country as the Black Lives Matter movement builds momentum concurrently with the presidential political race in response to more slain civilians, with 'Ferguson' as its foundation. After a scathing Department of Justice report, the film follows the stories of sacrifice, triumph, and tragedy from and a core group of activists of various backgrounds fighting a pivotal test to see if true reform will once and for all, be brought to Ferguson.
- Music video by Saul Williams performing "The Noise Came From Here" from the album "MartyrLoserKing" (2016). Featuring "The People Vs. The Police" a poem by Marcellus Buckley, and "The shaman claps around the ritual ground" by Saul Williams. About the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, involving protests and riots which began on August 10, 2014, the day after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson.
- A racial history film about two neighboring towns in Missouri. Told through the lens of all black Kinloch.
- Hands Up the documentary captures the spirit of the #BlackLivesMatter movement as it transcends state boundaries and into the hearts of millions of Americans. The film documents the stories of clergy and activists who are igniting a passion for justice and peace. As network news framed the conversation following the death of Michael Brown, director Zinhle Essamuah took to the streets of Ferguson, Missouri in pursuit of authentic stories from individuals on the ground. In Ferguson, clashes of gender and religion persist - How do clergy begin the process of reconciliation? Where do youth find hope? With high profile killings and beatings of unarmed black people around the country occurring regularly, Essamuah questions the silence of her peers and recognize the importance of including her own voice in the film. Her search for answers leads the story to Maryland, where the death of Freddie Gray spurs protests and riots in Baltimore. By embracing the complexities of race, justice, peace and guilt, this documentary highlights one of America's loudest rallying cries of the 21st century - a cry that will echo through the minds and hearts of all who watch: HANDS UP.
- Reggie Yates examines the position of African-Americans in US society.
- Constantly bogged down by paperwork and not spending enough time with his family, Will begins to imagine what his life would be like if he had grown up to become a cowboy, king, or pirate.
- Gary is throwing a party and inviting his closest friends. When all the wrong people turn up, events begin to slip from his control as friends, relatives and gatecrashers start to wonder... 'What's The Occasion?'
- Amidst the storm of Ferguson, 7 St. Louis college students evolve into advocates and activists as they demand change through policy and protest
- In August of 2014, a young man named Michael Brown was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson. Afterward, there were large protests which were met by a militarized police force. Iowa filmmaker Justin Norman traveled to Ferguson, Missouri to document what was happening in person.
- Detective Phoenix King is tracking down a new drug substance and its creator who he believes is behind the death of his family.
- Racial disparities and inherent biases are still alive in many American cities. In St. Louis, Missouri, the black-and-white divide is palpable, affecting many aspects of life for African-Americans. The first episode offers an insight into St. Louis' black neighbourhoods through the eyes of activists, still forced to fight for justice and equality.
- AERIAL AMERICA explores the beauty of Missouri, the 'Show Me' state. We race across the Big Muddy, soar down the Mississippi Flyway and fly above the Ozarks. From powerful historical moments to endless fertile fields... Missouri is a rich land to explore with human stories that touch the heart of the nation.
- Fault Lines goes to Ferguson, Missouri, to examine the protests over the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager name Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson. It looks at the violent police crackdowns on the protest and looks at some of the controversial decisions made by officials involved in the case.
- An investigation into what it means to be black in Canada today.