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The Body Politic

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THE BODY POLITIC is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. Brandon Scott is a young Mayor who grew up during Baltimore's most troubling years and sets out, with unyielding idealism, to change the course of his battered and beloved city. He is elected Mayor amid nationwide unrest following the murder of George Floyd. With unfettered access, cameras follow Brandon throughout his first year in office as he introduces an ambitious plan for violence reduction and police reform that he promises will lower the city's murder rate. Pundits claim Brandon’s political health and the city's health are tied to the number 348 -- the total murders Baltimore had the previous year, more homicides than NYC, a city 15 times its size. After entering office and barely getting a chance to enact his first safety reforms, violence surges to new highs. As the media and political foes attack his holistic approach, his commitment to his plan and principles put his political future in jeopardy. Will his holistic approach lead to healing and serve as a blueprint for the rest of the nation?
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Christopher Llewellyn Reed Film Festival Today Democracy and proper governance, it turns out, are not only requirements of a healthy society but make for excellent cinema, too. Rated: 4/5 Nov 25, 2024 Full Review Manuel Betancourt FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) As a portrait of someone trying to bring progressive policies into action, I think you might find a lot to admire here. Oct 24, 2024 Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics In a year steeped in ugly politics surrounding the presidential election, with...documentaries focused on the negative aspects of candidates and the horrible divide in our country, it’s nice to see a story about a positive and productive politician. Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis THE BODY POLITIC is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. Brandon Scott is a young Mayor who grew up during Baltimore's most troubling years and sets out, with unyielding idealism, to change the course of his battered and beloved city. He is elected Mayor amid nationwide unrest following the murder of George Floyd. With unfettered access, cameras follow Brandon throughout his first year in office as he introduces an ambitious plan for violence reduction and police reform that he promises will lower the city's murder rate. Pundits claim Brandon’s political health and the city's health are tied to the number 348 -- the total murders Baltimore had the previous year, more homicides than NYC, a city 15 times its size. After entering office and barely getting a chance to enact his first safety reforms, violence surges to new highs. As the media and political foes attack his holistic approach, his commitment to his plan and principles put his political future in jeopardy. Will his holistic approach lead to healing and serve as a blueprint for the rest of the nation?
Director
Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough
Producer
John Benam, Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough, Dawne Langford
Distributor
Rowhouse Collective
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 27, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 27m
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