The Blood Is at the Doorstep

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Audience Member Heartbreaking but moving documentary on the murder of Dontre Hamilton by a Milwaukee police officer and the Hamilton family fight for justice. The Hamilton family has such incredible strength and poise in the face of horrific circumstances. The film makers always take an extra beat to let the interviewer, and thus the story and then the viewer, really breathe and take a moment to think and reflect. The documentary isn't reactionary or a exploitative, but follows them over the course of three years to get the full story. Get ready because it will move in you. It will move you to take action and to fight to dismantle our hate-based system. Say his name. Dontre Hamilton. Keep it on your lips. Keep pushing for justice. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Presents the truth of what happened to dontre Hamilton in a powerful and meaningful way. Incredibly well told story that needs to be heard so more people can take off the blinders and see the need for change. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Nate, and the entire Hamilton family emerge as tireless heroes in this impeccably produced documentary. It's intimate and nuanced fly-on-the-wall camera work, combined with its quiet and poetic editing, tell a timeless story about standing up to complacent institutions and power brokers in the name of a loved one. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Great story-telling of a Milwaukee tragedy that will be a must-see at the Beloit International Film Festival in February! It's hard to believe that this is the first feature-length effort by writer/director Erik Ljung! Outstanding work by an exciting young filmmaker!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member As a Milwaukee resident, this documentary made the familiar feel poignant and surreal in the way that a documentary should by amplifying the voices that are silenced and honoring the survivors of atrocities. A powerful work that should be shown round the world. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member An excellent, well done, and thought provoking documentary about police shootings, criminalty, and even the narrative that head officials control. Or try to control. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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