The Slow Hustle
“What's at stake when the system doesn't change?”
Synopsis
After Baltimore Police Detective Sean Suiter is shot and found dead while on duty, the tragedy soon becomes enmeshed in a widening corruption scandal that threatens to unravel the public’s already strained relationship with law enforcement.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Docs
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sonja Sohn
- Original Score
- Lodewijk Vos
- Original Title
- The Slow Hustle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Blowback Productions, La Medicina Productions, Crime Story Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sonja Sohn
Lodewijk Vos
Donna Marino
Daphne Pinkerson, Mahrya MacIntire, Marc Levin, Sara Rodriguez, Lisa Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Sonja Sohn
Director
Daphne Pinkerson
Producer
Mahrya MacIntire
Producer
Lodewijk Vos
Original Music Composer
Donna Marino
Editor
Sara Rodriguez
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Slow Hustle
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What is The Slow Hustle about?
After Baltimore Police Detective Sean Suiter is shot and found dead while on duty, the tragedy soon becomes enmeshed in a widening corruption scandal that threatens to unravel the public’s already strained relationship with law enforcement.
Who directed The Slow Hustle?
The Slow Hustle was directed by Sonja Sohn.
Who stars in The Slow Hustle?
The principal cast of The Slow Hustle includes D. Watkins, Kevin Davis, TJ Smith, Larry Davis, Justin Fenton.
When was The Slow Hustle released and how long is it?
The Slow Hustle was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Slow Hustle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Slow Hustle was composed by Lodewijk Vos.