The Force
“A Film About The Oakland Police Department”
Synopsis
The Force presents a cinema vérité look deep inside the long-troubled Oakland Police Department as it struggles to confront federal demands for reform, a popular uprising following events in Ferguson, MO, and an explosive scandal.
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The Force Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Nicks
- Original Score
- Justin Melland
- Original Title
- The Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Kino Lorber, ITVS, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Cinereach, Tribeca Film Institute, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Independent Lens, CNN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Nicks
Justin Melland
Peter Nicks
Lawrence Lerew
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Nicks
Director
Peter Nicks
Director of Photography
Lawrence Lerew
Editor
Justin Melland
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Force
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What is The Force about?
The Force presents a cinema vérité look deep inside the long-troubled Oakland Police Department as it struggles to confront federal demands for reform, a popular uprising following events in Ferguson, MO, and an explosive scandal.
Who directed The Force?
The Force was directed by Peter Nicks.
Who stars in The Force?
The principal cast of The Force includes Juan-Carlos Zapata.
When was The Force released and how long is it?
The Force was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Force was composed by Justin Melland.