Strong Island
Synopsis
Examining the violent death of the filmmaker’s brother and the judicial system that allowed his killer to go free, this documentary interrogates murderous fear and racialized perception, and re-imagines the wreckage in catastrophe’s wake, challenging us to change.
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Strong Island | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yance Ford
- Original Score
- Hildur Guðnadóttir, Craig Sutherland
- Original Title
- Strong Island
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Final Cut for Real, yanceville films, Louverture Films, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Chicken & Egg Films, Field of Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yance Ford
Hildur Guðnadóttir, Craig Sutherland
Alan Jacobsen
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Susan Rockefeller, Laura Poitras, Danny Glover, Michel Merkt, Joslyn Barnes
Department Leadership Roster
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Original Music Composer
Craig Sutherland
Original Music Composer
Yance Ford
Director
Alan Jacobsen
Director of Photography
Joslyn Barnes
Producer
Yance Ford
Producer
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strong Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strong Island about?
Examining the violent death of the filmmaker’s brother and the judicial system that allowed his killer to go free, this documentary interrogates murderous fear and racialized perception, and re-imagines the wreckage in catastrophe’s wake, challenging us to change.
Who directed Strong Island?
Strong Island was directed by Yance Ford.
Who stars in Strong Island?
The principal cast of Strong Island includes Yance Ford, Harvey Walker, Kevin Myers, Barbara Dunmore Ford, Lauren Ford.
When was Strong Island released and how long is it?
Strong Island was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Strong Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strong Island was composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir, Craig Sutherland.