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The Force

  • 20172017
  • 1h 32m
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The Force (2017)
A look inside the long-troubled Oakland Police Department as it struggles to confront federal demands for reform, a popular uprising following events in Ferguson, MO, and an explosive scandal.
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THE FORCE goes inside an embattled urban police department struggling to rebuild trust in one of America's most violent yet promising cities.THE FORCE goes inside an embattled urban police department struggling to rebuild trust in one of America's most violent yet promising cities.THE FORCE goes inside an embattled urban police department struggling to rebuild trust in one of America's most violent yet promising cities.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Peter Nicks
  • Writers
    • Linda Davis(story)
    • Lawrence Lerew(story)
    • Peter Nicks(story)
  • Stars
    • Cat Brooks
    • Jonathan Cairo
    • Ben McBride
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  • Director
    • Peter Nicks
  • Writers
    • Linda Davis(story)
    • Lawrence Lerew(story)
    • Peter Nicks(story)
  • Stars
    • Cat Brooks
    • Jonathan Cairo
    • Ben McBride
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    • 5User reviews
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    • 80Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    THE FORCE goes inside an embattled urban police department struggling to rebuild trust in one of America's most violent yet promising cities.
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    An everyday police crisis.
    A strong film that tackles a charged subject in a fair and even-handed manner. The Force will give viewers of all social and political persuasions much to think about afterwards.
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      • January 29, 2018 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Oakland, California, USA
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      • $59,912
    • Gross worldwide
      • $59,912
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      1 hour 32 minutes
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