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20158 minPG-13doc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

One Document for Hope

20158 minPG-13doc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Eight minutes of Baltimore City Police Scanner audio from April 27, 2015, contrasts with moments of gathering and protest from April 28 to May 3.

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Margaret Rorison

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Eight minutes of Baltimore City Police Scanner audio from April 27, 2015, contrasts with moments of gathering and protest from April 28 to May 3.

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Margaret Rorison

Margaret Rorisondirector

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Baltimore City Police Scanner recorded events on April 27, 2015, during a period of unrest. From April 28 to May 3, the city witnessed gatherings, celebrations, and protests. The documentary contrasts the sterile police communications with the vibrant scenes of community response. It captures the atmosphere of those days, reflecting the tension and hope present in Baltimore during a critical moment in its history. The film runs for eight minutes.

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