The Riot Report (2023)
PG-1311/21/2023Documentary1h 51m
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"A presidential commission defied expectations. By telling a hard truth."
Overview
In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate why Black neighborhoods all over the country were “rioting” in protest. He was blindsided by the findings, which blamed the government for race-exclusive policies that fomented poverty, housing crises, unemployment, and discrimination. The film commemorates the landmark report and hints at lessons for a world where racism continues to be a divisive, damaging force.
Michelle Ferrari
Director
Michelle Ferrari
Producer
Matthew Head
Composer
