Policing the Police
Synopsis
George Floyd’s killing triggered mass demonstrations nationwide calling for racial justice and police accountability in the United States. In the wake of those protests, New Yorker writer and historian Jelani Cobb returns to a troubled police department he first visited four years ago (Policing the Police) to examine whether reform can work, and how police departments can be held accountable.
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- Director
- James Jacoby
- Original Title
- Policing the Police
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
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What is Policing the Police about?
George Floyd’s killing triggered mass demonstrations nationwide calling for racial justice and police accountability in the United States. In the wake of those protests, New Yorker writer and historian Jelani Cobb returns to a troubled police department he first visited four years ago (Policing the Police) to examine whether reform can work, and how police departments can be held accountable.
Who directed Policing the Police?
Policing the Police was directed by James Jacoby.
Who stars in Policing the Police?
The principal cast of Policing the Police includes Jelani Cobb.
When was Policing the Police released and how long is it?
Policing the Police was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 53m.