Two years of efforts by the Oakland Police Department to reform against misconduct unfold amid growing social unrest and federal oversight.
“A Film About The Oakland Police Department”
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Two years of efforts by the Oakland Police Department to reform against misconduct unfold amid growing social unrest and federal oversight.
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Officers of the Oakland Police Department confront a wave of public scrutiny following the 2014 unrest in Ferguson, Missouri. Over two years, the department attempts to implement reforms amid demands for accountability and federal oversight. The film captures the internal challenges faced by officers as they respond to community protests and navigate the fallout from a significant scandal. Directed by Peter Nicks, "The Force" provides an intimate portrayal of law enforcement in Oakland, California, during a critical period of social unrest.
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Why Watch
- Watch the Oakland Police Department's reform efforts unfold.
- See the impact of protests on police accountability.
- Meet the officers navigating federal oversight.
Did You Know
- The film won the Documentary Directing Award at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
- It received a Golden Gate Award at the 2017 San Francisco International Film Festival.
- The documentary covers a two-year span of reform efforts by the Oakland Police Department.
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Who directed the documentary The Force?
The documentary The Force was directed by Peter Nicks.
What award did The Force win at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival?
The Force won the Documentary Directing Award at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
How long is the documentary The Force?
The documentary The Force has a duration of 80 minutes.
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