Over hundreds of years, American policing has evolved through significant financial and political support, shaping its current structure and practices.
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Over hundreds of years, American policing has evolved through significant financial and political support, shaping its current structure and practices.
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Synopsis
Yance Ford's documentary "Power" traces the history of policing in the United States. It details the financial and political forces that have shaped law enforcement over hundreds of years. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2024, and later screened at CPH:DOX and Hot Docs. It was released in theaters on May 10, 2024, before streaming on Netflix on May 17, 2024. Critics have given it generally favorable reviews, with an 81% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Why Watch
- See Yance Ford's take on American policing history.
- Find out about bipartisan support for police funding.
- Meet the cast including Aaron Bekemeyer and Nikhil Pal Singh.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Sundance on January 18, 2024.
- It screened at CPH:DOX on March 18, 2024.
- On Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of 31 critics' reviews are positive.
- The film has a Metacritic score of 72 out of 100 based on 13 critics.
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Who directed the documentary Power?
Power was written, directed, and produced by Yance Ford.
When was Power released on Netflix?
Power was released on Netflix on May 17, 2024.
What is the average rating of Power on Rotten Tomatoes?
On Rotten Tomatoes, Power has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 31 critics' reviews.
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