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Deep Dive: Charm City (2018)

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Charm City
Charm City is a 2018 crime documentary directed by Marilyn Ness that examines a community in Baltimore, Maryland, during three years marked by high violence. The film focuses on the responses to this violence from both the government, including the police and city council, and the citizens, who form community groups to address the issues they face. The documentary debuted at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and Maryland Film Festival before its wider release. It features individuals such as Clayton 'Mr. C' Guyton and Councilman Brandon Scott, providing a close look at how violence affects neighborhoods and families in Baltimore.

Why Watch

  • •See Baltimore's community response to violence.
  • •Meet key figures like Clayton 'Mr. C' Guyton.
  • •Find out how local government addresses crime.

Did You Know

•The film holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 16 reviews.
•Metacritic assigned the film a score of 85 out of 100 based on five critics.
•Charm City was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Perfect For

Crime documentary fansBaltimore history enthusiastsCommunity activism supporters