What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?

Aug 16 2019 Not Rated 2h 3m
Documentary

Summer 2017, a string of brutal police killings of young African American men has sent shockwaves throughout the country. A Black community in the American South tries to cope with the lingering effects of the past and navigate their place in a country that is not on their side. Meanwhile, the Black Panthers prepare a large-scale protest against police brutality.

Plot

What You Gonna Do When The World's On Fire is the story of a community of black people in the American South during the summer 2017, when a string of brutal killings of black men sent shockwaves throughout the country. A meditation on the state of race in America, this film is an intimate portrait into the lives of those who struggle for justice, dignity, and survival.

Written by

Roberto Minervini

Directed by

Roberto Minervini

Cast

Judy Hill, Dorothy Hill, Michael Nelson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Italy, France

Production Companies

Pulpa Film, Shellac Sud, Okta Film, RAI

Languages

English

Awards

13 wins & 10 nominations

Trailers
‘What You Gonna Do When The World's On Fire?’ - first trailer for Venice Competition title
Scores
# of Votes
748
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA