CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 2h 3m · NR

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

72%(22)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byRoberto Minervini

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
EN
Released
August 16, 2019
Studios
Okta FilmShellac SudRAI Cinema

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‘What You Gonna Do When The World's On Fire?’ - first trailer for Venice Competition title

‘What You Gonna Do When The World's On Fire?’ - first trailer for Venice Competition title

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8 credited
Starring
Judy Hill

Judy Hill

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Dorothy Hill

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Michael Nelson

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Ronaldo King

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Titus Turner

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Ashlei King

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Kevin Goodman

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Krystal Muhammad

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Directed by
Roberto Minervini
Roberto Minervini
Written by
Roberto Minervini
Roberto Minervini
Produced by
Roberto Minervini
Roberto Minervini
Paolo Benzi

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