Hold Your Fire

Nov 13 2021 N/A 1h 33m
Documentary

In 1973, four young African-American men stealing guns for self-defense in Brooklyn were cornered by the NYPD. A violent gun battle killed a police officer, beginning the longest hostage siege in NYPD history. The NYPD’s 130-year-old policy was to deliver an ultimatum, then respond with deadly force. Could visionary police psychologist Harvey Schlossberg convince his superiors to do the unthinkable – negotiate with “criminals” – and save twelve hostages from an impending bloodbath? In never-before-seen film and gripping interviews with survivors, HOLD YOUR FIRE uncovers what really happened in this landmark event with the potential to revolutionize American policing.

Official Trailer
Plot

Brooklyn, 1972. Shu'aib Raheem tried to steal guns for self-defense, starting the longest hostage siege in NYPD history. NYPD psychologist Harvey Schlossberg fought to reform police use of violence and save lives by using words, not guns.

Written by

Stefan Forbes, Sabine Hoffman

Directed by

Stefan Forbes

Cast

Shuaib Raheem, Harvey Schlossberg

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

InterPositive Media

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Trailers
Hold Your Fire - Official Trailer | HD | IFC Films
Scores
# of Votes
298
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA