#WhileBlack

A sober, heavy documentary that sits with grief and outrage, asking you to witness rather than look away.

Directed by

Jennifer Holness, Sidney Fussell

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Matthew Cagle, Darnella Frazier, Matthew Mitchell

Overview

Centers on one of the most viral videos of our time: George Floyd’s murder, seen 1.4 billion times in 12 days, sparking protests in over 2,000 cities worldwide. With exclusive access to Darnella Frazier and others like Diamond Reynolds, who livestreamed Philando Castile’s killing, the film reveals how social platforms and corporations profit from viral Black trauma, while survivors endure lasting psychological and physical danger.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, media, trauma, grief

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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