Strong Island (2017)

Strong Island (2017) poster

Examining the violent death of the filmmaker’s brother and the judicial system that allowed his killer to go free, this documentary interrogates murderous fear and racialized perception, and re-imagines the wreckage in catastrophe’s wake, challenging us to change.

Director: Yance Ford
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Hildur Guðnadóttir, Craig Sutherland
Cinematography: Alan Jacobsen
Editing: Janus Billeskov Jansen
Production: Final Cut for Real, yanceville films, Louverture Films, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Chicken & Egg Films, Field of Vision
Country: Denmark, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sibling relationship, long island, new york, murder, true crime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strong Island about?
Examining the violent death of the filmmaker’s brother and the judicial system that allowed his killer to go free, this documentary interrogates murderous fear and racialized perception, and re-imagines the wreckage in catastrophe’s wake, challenging us to change.
Who directed Strong Island?
Strong Island was directed by Yance Ford.
Who stars in Strong Island?
Strong Island stars Yance Ford, Harvey Walker, Kevin Myers, Barbara Dunmore Ford, Lauren Ford, David Breen.
How long is Strong Island?
Strong Island has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Strong Island?
Strong Island is a Documentary film.
Where was Strong Island produced?
Strong Island was produced in Denmark, United States of America.