New Doc Follows Up on Ferguson

Midday on WNYC | Jul 29, 2018

The documentary Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising and the movement that followed after the killing of Michael Brown by a police officer. Filmmaker Sabaah Folayan features local residents and activists fighting for justice, equality and an end to police brutality. The film airs on PBS' POV and pov.org on July 30 at 10 pm.

This segment is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino.

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