Traffic Stop
“A Routine Encounter Takes A Bad Turn”
Synopsis
Breaion King, a 26 year-old African-American school teacher from Austin, Texas - is pulled over for a routine traffic stop that escalates into a violent arrest. Dashcam clips intercut with verite scenes tell a story of racism in law enforcement through the eyes of one of its victims.
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Traffic Stop (2018) Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Davis, David Heilbroner
- Original Score
- Joel Harrison
- Original Title
- Traffic Stop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Q-Ball Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Davis, David Heilbroner
Joel Harrison
Tom Bergmann
Kate Davis
David Heilbroner, Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Davis
Director
Kate Davis
Editor
David Heilbroner
Producer
David Heilbroner
Director
Tom Bergmann
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic Stop
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What is Traffic Stop about?
Breaion King, a 26 year-old African-American school teacher from Austin, Texas - is pulled over for a routine traffic stop that escalates into a violent arrest. Dashcam clips intercut with verite scenes tell a story of racism in law enforcement through the eyes of one of its victims.
Who directed Traffic Stop?
Traffic Stop was directed by Kate Davis, David Heilbroner.
Who stars in Traffic Stop?
The principal cast of Traffic Stop includes Breaion King.
When was Traffic Stop released and how long is it?
Traffic Stop was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Traffic Stop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Traffic Stop was composed by Joel Harrison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Traffic Stop?
Traffic Stop holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).