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2017110 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Racial Justice

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Black and Blue

2017110 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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A DJ is brutally beaten by off-duty DEA agents, while another man is arrested for filming police actions, illustrating the dangers of documenting police encounters.

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Dylan Avery

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A DJ is brutally beaten by off-duty DEA agents, while another man is arrested for filming police actions, illustrating the dangers of documenting police encounters.

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DJ Dario A. Lee recalls being beaten by off-duty DEA agents during a night out. This incident is one of several cases featured in *Black and Blue*. The film includes footage of a man being arrested for filming a police officer. It documents personal stories of victims of police violence and the impact on their families. Directed by Dylan Avery, the film runs for 110 minutes and includes commentary from figures like Flavor Flav and Method Man.

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See Flavor Flav discuss police encounters.
Find out about unreported police violence.
Meet individuals fighting for justice.

Did You Know

The documentary features a DJ who was beaten by off-duty DEA agents.
A man was arrested for simply filming a police officer.
The film has a runtime of 110 minutes.

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Who directed the documentary Black and Blue?

Black and Blue was directed by Dylan Avery.

What is the runtime of the documentary Black and Blue?

The runtime of Black and Blue is 110 minutes.

Which notable figures are featured in Black and Blue?

The documentary features Flavor Flav, Method Man, Dario A. Lee, Alan Alves, and Cheryl Dorsey.

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