Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd (2025)

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Five years since the murder of George Floyd – the police killing that set America on fire with rage and sparked a wave of protests around the world, director Kwabena Oppong's film explores one of the most important and defining events in modern history. Featuring ground-breaking interviews with members of George Floyd’s family, the Minneapolis Police Chief who took the bold step of testifying against one of his own officers, Boris Johnson’s advisor on race Samuel Kasumu, and Sal Naseem the former Regional Director for London at the IOPC, as well as cultural figures Che Lingo, Nathalie Emmanuel, broadcasters Andi and Miquita Oliver and Munya Chawawa.

Director: Kwabena Oppong
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 89 min
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Production: BBC, Picturehouse
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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true crime

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What is Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd about?
Five years since the murder of George Floyd – the police killing that set America on fire with rage and sparked a wave of protests around the world, director Kwabena Oppong's film explores one of the most important and defining events in modern history. Featuring ground-breaking interviews with members of George Floyd’s family, the Minneapolis Police Chief who took the bold step of testifying against one of his own officers, Boris Johnson’s advisor on race Samuel Kasumu, and Sal Naseem the former Regional Director for London at the IOPC, as well as cultural figures Che Lingo, Nathalie Emmanuel, broadcasters Andi and Miquita Oliver and Munya Chawawa.
Who directed Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd?
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd was directed by Kwabena Oppong.
How long is Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd?
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd?
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd is a Documentary, Crime film.
Where was Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd produced?
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.