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202190 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Corruption True Crime

The Slow Hustle

202190 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

The investigation into the shooting of Baltimore Police Detective Sean Suiter reveals systemic corruption within the Baltimore Police Department.

“What's at stake when the system doesn't change?”

Corruption True Crime

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The investigation into the shooting of Baltimore Police Detective Sean Suiter reveals systemic corruption within the Baltimore Police Department.

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Sonja Sohn

Sonja Sohndirector

D. Watkins

Kevin Davis

Kevin Daviscast

TJ Smith

Larry Daviscast

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Baltimore Police Detective Sean Suiter was shot on November 15, 2017, prompting an investigation that revealed deep-rooted corruption within the Baltimore Police Department. As the inquiry unfolded, Suiter's death became intertwined with a larger scandal, intensifying the rift between the community and law enforcement. "The Slow Hustle" features interviews and investigative footage that detail the challenges faced by those seeking justice in a system marked by a lack of accountability and transparency.

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