A 9-year-old boy was shot and killed, an event that profoundly shaped Bruce Franks Jr.'s life and activism in Ferguson, Missouri.
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A 9-year-old boy was shot and killed, an event that profoundly shaped Bruce Franks Jr.'s life and activism in Ferguson, Missouri.
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Synopsis
Bruce Franks Jr. stands in the Missouri House of Representatives, a role he assumed in 2016 after the unrest in Ferguson. The 28-minute documentary follows Franks as he confronts his childhood trauma from witnessing his brother's death in a shooting. Directed by Sami Khan and Smriti Mundhra, the film captures Franks' efforts to address community issues while managing his mental health. It premiered at the 2019 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and later aired on MTV on May 18, 2020.
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Why Watch
- Meet activist Bruce Franks Jr. and his story.
- See the impact of Ferguson's unrest on a community.
- Find out about Franks' struggles with childhood trauma.
Did You Know
- Bruce Franks Jr. was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2016.
- The film won the jury Prize for Best Documentary Short at the 2019 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
- St. Louis Superman was nominated for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 92nd Academy Awards.
- The film was broadcast on MTV, VH1, and MTV2 on May 18, 2020.
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Who directed St. Louis Superman?
St. Louis Superman was directed by Sami Khan and Smriti Mundhra.
What significant event prompted Bruce Franks Jr. to become an activist?
Bruce Franks Jr. became an activist following the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014.
What awards did St. Louis Superman win?
St. Louis Superman won the jury Prize for Best Documentary Short at the 2019 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and received several audience awards at other festivals.
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