Plot
A documentary examining the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke and the cover-up that ensued. After the police initially declared the shooting as justified, journalists and activists fought for footage of the event to be released, sending the Chicago Police Department and local Chicago government officials into upheaval as the community demanded justice.
Written by
Rick Rowley
Directed by
Rick Rowley
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Chicago Media Project, Topic Studios, Impact Partners, Showtime Documentary Films, The Bertha Foundation
Languages
English
Awards
3 wins
Scores
# of Votes
631
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
79
Popularity
NA