Black and Blue(1987)
Black and Blue Synopsis
A film by Hugh King and Lamar Williams - a powerful mix of archival material, news clips and documentary footage chronicles impassioned community response to decades of deadly force against people of color by members of the Philadelphia police force. Community leaders, politicians, police officers, survivors of police brutality and sympathizers unravel a pattern of biased violent police behavior from the tenure of Police Commissioner Frank Rizzo to the bombing of Osage Avenue. This documentary is a testimony to long-standing tensions between police and people of color in communities throughout the United States.
Black and Blue (1987) is a documentary film directed by Lamar Williams, released on April 10, 1987 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Barbara Grant.
- Director:
- Lamar Williams
- Producers:
- Lamar Williams, Hugh L. King
- Composer:
- Jamaaladeen Tacuma
- Production:
- Third World Newsreel, New Liberty Productions
- Status:
- Released
Black and Blue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Lamar Williams, produced by Lamar Williams and Hugh L. King.
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Black and Blue – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Black and Blue?
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The main cast of Black and Blue (1987) includes Barbara Grant. The film was directed by Lamar Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black and Blue released?
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Black and Blue was released on April 10, 1987 and runs for 58m.