Twelve hours before his death, Michael Brown was seen in surveillance footage at Ferguson Market, allegedly attempting to trade a small bag of drugs for cigarillos.
Synopsis
Twelve hours before his death, Michael Brown was seen in surveillance footage at Ferguson Market, allegedly attempting to trade a small bag of drugs for cigarillos.
Synopsis
Ferguson Market became a focal point in the aftermath of the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer. Director Jason Pollock spent two years documenting the civil unrest that followed Brown's death. The film includes previously unpublished surveillance footage from the market, showing Brown’s interactions there shortly before the shooting. It also features protests and reactions to the indictment decision regarding Officer Darren Wilson. The documentary premiered on March 11, 2017, at the South by Southwest festival.
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Why Watch
- See unreleased footage of Michael Brown's last hours.
- Find out about the protests sparked by the film's claims.
- Meet the filmmaker who spent two years documenting Ferguson.
Did You Know
- Stranger Fruit premiered on March 11, 2017, at the South by Southwest festival.
- Jason Pollock spent two years filming the events in Ferguson after Brown's death.
- The film includes footage of Michael Brown at Ferguson Market about 12 hours before his death.
- The St. Louis County prosecuting office released unedited footage on March 13, 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year did Stranger Fruit premiere?
Stranger Fruit premiered on March 11, 2017.
Who directed the documentary Stranger Fruit?
Stranger Fruit was directed by Jason Pollock.
What incident does Stranger Fruit focus on?
Stranger Fruit focuses on the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown by a Ferguson, Missouri police officer.
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