The System
“the system isn't broke, it was built this way.”
Synopsis
Vastly different lives and perspectives become intertwined after a police officer suffering from reoccurring PTSD mistakenly shoots a deaf African-American kid, exposing layers of racial tension and corruption within the political, judicial and prison system.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE SYSTEM MOVIE 2018 THEATRICAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Reginald Kennedy
Nate Wesley
Owen Conway
Sam Lynch
McMagic Cardenas
Joel Castillo (Sam's Partner)
Alan Johnson
Big Mike
Alma Marin
Yesenia
Amelia Haberman
Abigale
Angel Rodríguez
Mohammed
Anna Poole
Mrs. Cruz (Sign Language Teacher)
Avianna Maturo
Leticia
Brenna Stilwell
Rebecca
Daniel Link
Reporter
Cashawnna Evans
Sarah
David Burbey
Locksmith
Divine
Poet
Edwin Ashe Bridges
Parole
Greg Tapia
Greg
Harold Branch
Poetry Night Host
Adrian Rios
Mario
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irin Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher R. Smith, Gwen Wright
- Original Score
- Elijah Pig
- Original Title
- The System
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Marmera Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irin Daniels
Christopher R. Smith, Gwen Wright, Irin Daniels, Reginald Kennedy
Elijah Pig
Irin Daniels
Irin Daniels, Tamera Daniels, Laura Munoz Bottini, Raesjah Worley, Loyd Bryant
Department Leadership Roster
Elijah Pig
Original Music Composer
Tamera Daniels
Producer
Irin Daniels
Director
Raesjah Worley
Producer
Christopher R. Smith
Screenplay
Jaron Ikner
Producer
Irin Daniels
Director of Photography
Marquel Daniels
Producer
Gwen Wright
Screenplay
Saraya Daniels
Producer
Brytwauna Gwen Tang
Producer
Irin Daniels
Writer
Reginald Kennedy
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The System
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The System about?
Vastly different lives and perspectives become intertwined after a police officer suffering from reoccurring PTSD mistakenly shoots a deaf African-American kid, exposing layers of racial tension and corruption within the political, judicial and prison system.
Who directed The System?
The System was directed by Irin Daniels.
Who stars in The System?
The principal cast of The System includes Reginald Kennedy, Owen Conway, McMagic Cardenas, Alan Johnson, Alma Marin.
When was The System released and how long is it?
The System was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The System?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The System was composed by Elijah Pig.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The System?
The System holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).