Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, WHOSE STREETS is an unflinching look at the 2014 Ferguson uprising, after unarmed teenager Michael Brown was killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, marking a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. "WHOSE STREETS humanizes Ferguson, but not for the benefit of skeptics. It’s a rallying cry for those who understand their pain and those driven by that same pain to affect real and lasting change." - Consequence of Sound
"Whether it's the 'best' documentary of 2017 is a matter of opinion. But it is assuredly the most vital." - Rolling Stone
"Does a tremendous end run around mainstream news outlets and the agenda-driven narratives that emerge, particularly on television. Its images aren’t leaked by law enforcement or stage managed for the media, but come directly from the people who lived through the violent events of 2014." - The Guardian (U.K.)
"A piece of unflinching activism that forces you to look at something uncomfortable, something those of us in the cocoon would probably rather not see. But see it, you should. See it, you must." - Austin Chronicle
SYNOPSIS: 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... Not Rated. 90 mins.
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