16 Shots
“The crime outraged a city. The cover-up shocked a nation.”
Synopsis
Documentary examining the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke and the cover-up that ensued.
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16 Shots (2019) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME DocumentaryOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-14
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- Director
- Rick Rowley
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Rowley
- Original Score
- Brian McOmber
- Original Title
- 16 Shots
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Documentary Films, Impact Partners, Chicago Media Project, Topic Studios, The Bertha Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Rowley
Rick Rowley
Brian McOmber
Francisco Bello, Jacqueline Soohen
Geralyn White Dreyfous, Dan Cogan, Jenny Raskin, Michael Bloom, Lisa Leingang
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Rick Rowley
Director
Rick Rowley
Writer
Francisco Bello
Editor
Jacqueline Soohen
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Frequently Asked Questions About 16 Shots
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What is 16 Shots about?
Documentary examining the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke and the cover-up that ensued.
Who directed 16 Shots?
16 Shots was directed by Rick Rowley.
Who stars in 16 Shots?
The principal cast of 16 Shots includes Christy Lopez.
When was 16 Shots released and how long is it?
16 Shots was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for 16 Shots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 16 Shots was composed by Brian McOmber.