Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd
Synopsis
Five years since the murder of George Floyd – the police killing that set America on fire with rage and sparked a wave of protests around the world, director Kwabena Oppong's film explores one of the most important and defining events in modern history. Featuring ground-breaking interviews with members of George Floyd’s family, the Minneapolis Police Chief who took the bold step of testifying against one of his own officers, Boris Johnson’s advisor on race Samuel Kasumu, and Sal Naseem the former Regional Director for London at the IOPC, as well as cultural figures Che Lingo, Nathalie Emmanuel, broadcasters Andi and Miquita Oliver and Munya Chawawa.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-24
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kwabena Oppong
- Original Title
- Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Release Date
- 07/05/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Picturehouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kwabena Oppong
Department Leadership Roster
Kwabena Oppong
Director
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd about?
Five years since the murder of George Floyd – the police killing that set America on fire with rage and sparked a wave of protests around the world, director Kwabena Oppong's film explores one of the most important and defining events in modern history. Featuring ground-breaking interviews with members of George Floyd’s family, the Minneapolis Police Chief who took the bold step of testifying against one of his own officers, Boris Johnson’s advisor on race Samuel Kasumu, and Sal Naseem the former Regional Director for London at the IOPC, as well as cultural figures Che Lingo, Nathalie Emmanuel, broadcasters Andi and Miquita Oliver and Munya Chawawa.
Who directed Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd?
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd was directed by Kwabena Oppong.
Who stars in Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd?
The principal cast of Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd includes Not specified.
When was Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd released and how long is it?
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd?
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).