#WhileBlack
Synopsis
Centers on one of the most viral videos of our time: George Floyd’s murder, seen 1.4 billion times in 12 days, sparking protests in over 2,000 cities worldwide. With exclusive access to Darnella Frazier and others like Diamond Reynolds, who livestreamed Philando Castile’s killing, the film reveals how social platforms and corporations profit from viral Black trauma, while survivors endure lasting psychological and physical danger.
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#WhileBlack Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Fussell, Jennifer Holness
- Original Title
- #WhileBlack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Fathom Film Group, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Fussell, Jennifer Holness
Mark Staunton
Ann Shin, Geeta Gandbhir, Jeff Orlowski, Larissa Rhodes, Stacey Piculell
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Fussell
Director
Jennifer Holness
Director
Mariam Bastani
Producer
Mark Staunton
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What is #WhileBlack about?
Centers on one of the most viral videos of our time: George Floyd’s murder, seen 1.4 billion times in 12 days, sparking protests in over 2,000 cities worldwide. With exclusive access to Darnella Frazier and others like Diamond Reynolds, who livestreamed Philando Castile’s killing, the film reveals how social platforms and corporations profit from viral Black trauma, while survivors endure lasting psychological and physical danger.
Who directed #WhileBlack?
#WhileBlack was directed by Sidney Fussell, Jennifer Holness.
Who stars in #WhileBlack?
The principal cast of #WhileBlack includes Matthew Cagle, Darnella Frazier, Matthew Mitchell, Safiya Umoja Noble, Diamond Reynolds.
When was #WhileBlack released and how long is it?
#WhileBlack was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.