Hold Your Fire
Synopsis
In 1973, four young African-American men stealing guns for self-defense in Brooklyn were cornered by the NYPD. A violent gun battle killed a police officer, beginning the longest hostage siege in NYPD history. The NYPD’s 130-year-old policy was to deliver an ultimatum, then respond with deadly force. Could visionary police psychologist Harvey Schlossberg convince his superiors to do the unthinkable – negotiate with “criminals” – and save twelve hostages from an impending bloodbath? In never-before-seen film and gripping interviews with survivors, HOLD YOUR FIRE uncovers what really happened in this landmark event with the potential to revolutionize American policing.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 20, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Forbes
- Original Score
- Jonathan Sanford
- Original Title
- Hold Your Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6K
- Production Studios
- InterPositive Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Forbes
Jonathan Sanford
Stefan Forbes
Stefan Forbes
Tia Wou, Amir Soltani, Fab 5 Freddy
Department Leadership Roster
Tia Wou
Producer
Amir Soltani
Producer
Fab 5 Freddy
Producer
Stefan Forbes
Editor
Stefan Forbes
Director
Jonathan Sanford
Original Music Composer
Stefan Forbes
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hold Your Fire
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What is Hold Your Fire about?
In 1973, four young African-American men stealing guns for self-defense in Brooklyn were cornered by the NYPD. A violent gun battle killed a police officer, beginning the longest hostage siege in NYPD history. The NYPD’s 130-year-old policy was to deliver an ultimatum, then respond with deadly force. Could visionary police psychologist Harvey Schlossberg convince his superiors to do the unthinkable – negotiate with “criminals” – and save twelve hostages from an impending bloodbath? In never-before-seen film and gripping interviews with survivors, HOLD YOUR FIRE uncovers what really happened in this landmark event with the potential to revolutionize American policing.
Who directed Hold Your Fire?
Hold Your Fire was directed by Stefan Forbes.
Who stars in Hold Your Fire?
The principal cast of Hold Your Fire includes Nicole Cyrille, Shuaib Raheem, Harvey Schlossberg.
When was Hold Your Fire released and how long is it?
Hold Your Fire was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Hold Your Fire make at the box office?
Hold Your Fire grossed $6K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hold Your Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hold Your Fire was composed by Jonathan Sanford.