Strong Island(2017)
Strong Island Synopsis
Examining the violent death of the filmmaker’s brother and the judicial system that allowed his killer to go free, this documentary interrogates murderous fear and racialized perception, and re-imagines the wreckage in catastrophe’s wake, challenging us to change.
Strong Island (2017) is a documentary film directed by Yance Ford, released on January 23, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Yance Ford, Harvey Walker, Kevin Myers and Barbara Dunmore Ford. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Yance Ford
- Producers:
- Yance Ford, Joslyn Barnes
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Jacobsen
- Composer:
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
- Production:
- Final Cut for Real, yanceville films, Louverture Films, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Chicken & Egg Films, Field of Vision
- Status:
- Released
Strong Island (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Strong Island before you stream it.
Strong Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yance Ford
as Himself
- Harvey Walker
Harvey Walker
as Himself
- Kevin Myers
Kevin Myers
as Himself
- Barbara Dunmore Ford
Barbara Dunmore Ford
as Herself
- Lauren Ford
Lauren Ford
as Herself
- David Breen
David Breen
as Himself
- Ed Boyar
Ed Boyar
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Yance Ford, produced by Yance Ford and Joslyn Barnes.
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Strong Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 100 ratings.
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Strong Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Strong Island online?
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Strong Island (2017) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Strong Island?
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The main cast of Strong Island (2017) includes Yance Ford, Harvey Walker, Kevin Myers, Barbara Dunmore Ford and Lauren Ford. The film was directed by Yance Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strong Island released?
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Strong Island was released on January 23, 2017 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Strong Island worth watching?
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Strong Island (2017) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 100 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Strong Island?
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Yes. The official Strong Island trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.