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201793 minTV-MAdocumentary

6.8/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

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Baltimore Rising

201793 minTV-MAdocumentary

6.8/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

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Six police officers faced prosecution following the protests and riots that erupted in Baltimore after Freddie Gray's death in 2015.

“We are the power.”

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Sonja Sohn

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Six police officers faced prosecution following the protests and riots that erupted in Baltimore after Freddie Gray's death in 2015.

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Devin Allencast

Genard Shadow Barrcast

Elijah Cummingscast

Kevin Daviscast

Synopsis

Kwame Rose and Makayla Gilliam-Price stand at the forefront of protests in Baltimore following Freddie Gray's death in police custody in April 2015. The 93-minute documentary Baltimore Rising captures the unrest that ensued, including riots and community efforts to maintain peace. It features perspectives from activists, community leaders like Adam Jackson and Dayvon Love, and members of the Baltimore Police Department, including interim police commissioner Kevin Davis. The film addresses the challenges of seeking justice and reform amid a fractured city.

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Why Watch

See perspectives from young activists like Kwame Rose.
Meet community leaders Adam Jackson and Dayvon Love.
Follow the Baltimore Police's response to the protests.

Did You Know

Kwame Rose was 21 years old during the protests in 2015.
Makayla Gilliam-Price was just 17 years old and actively protesting.
The documentary premiered on HBO on November 20, 2017.
Sonja Sohn directed, produced, and created the documentary.

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Social justice activismPolice-community relationsBaltimore history

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Who directed the documentary Baltimore Rising?

Baltimore Rising was directed by Sonja Sohn.

When did Baltimore Rising premiere on HBO?

Baltimore Rising premiered on HBO on November 20, 2017.

What are the names of two young activists featured in Baltimore Rising?

The documentary features young activists Kwame Rose and Makayla Gilliam-Price.

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