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Whose Streets?

2017

Documentary

Documentary The activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice bring you Whose Streets — a documentary about the Ferguson uprising. When Michael Brown is killed and left lying in the street for hours it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis. Grief, long-standing tension, and renewed anger bring residents together to hold vigil in protest of this latest tragedy. In the days that follow, artists, musicians, ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Dennis Harvey Variety	"'Whose Streets?' — while hardly condoning such crimes — vividly conveys the siege atmosphere that can trigger reckless, 'retaliatory' violence."
		David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter	"Whatever its flaws in terms of documentary craft, 'Whose Streets?' is an essential testament to the commitment of activists whose credo is 'We have nothing to lose but our chains', told in their own fervent voices."
		Jordan Hoffman The Guardian	"Outstanding documentary (...) [it] gets to the heart of the St Louis suburb rocked by the police shooting of Michael Brown (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Jude Dry IndieWire	"Sabaah Folayan's directorial debut is a vital tribute to the Ferguson uprising."
		Nick Allen rogerebert.com	"It’s a historical document that could do great things right at this moment."
		Noel Murray AV Club	"'Whose Streets?' scores some tough points against the institutions its subjects consider to be the opposition."
		Joe McGovern Entertainment Weekly	"It’s stronger as a collection of Ferguson voices and figures (...) In moments like those, 'Whose Streets?' is a tragic yet essential portrait of a community under siege."

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