Community Patrol (2018)

Community Patrol (2018) poster

It’s been widely reported that Detroit is making a comeback, but long-term residents of Detroit’s mostly black neighborhoods aren’t seeing much benefit. Crime, lack of opportunity and infrastructure problems still persist. Community Patrol explores neighborhood self-policing through the eyes of Minister Malik Shabazz, a long-time Detroit activist and community organizer. Determined that more black men don’t end up in jail or killed, the minister confronts drug offenders directly rather than reporting them to the police.

Director: Andrew James
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 13 min
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Cast

Music: SHIGETO
Editing: Andrew James
Production: Beachfire Pictures
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Wealth Gap and Social Stigma, Police Reform and Accountability, Class Stigma and the Barrier of Inequality

Keywords

police, american dream, community, patrol, black activist, racism, inequality, black lives matter

More Films by Director: Andrew James
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Patrol about?
It’s been widely reported that Detroit is making a comeback, but long-term residents of Detroit’s mostly black neighborhoods aren’t seeing much benefit. Crime, lack of opportunity and infrastructure problems still persist. Community Patrol explores neighborhood self-policing through the eyes of Minister Malik Shabazz, a long-time Detroit activist and community organizer. Determined that more black men don’t end up in jail or killed, the minister confronts drug offenders directly rather than reporting them to the police.
Who directed Community Patrol?
Community Patrol was directed by Andrew James.
Who stars in Community Patrol?
Community Patrol stars Minister Malik Shabazz.
How long is Community Patrol?
Community Patrol has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Community Patrol?
Community Patrol is a Documentary, Crime, Drama film.
What are the themes of Community Patrol?
The themes of Community Patrol include: Social Commentary and Reflection, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Wealth Gap and Social Stigma, Police Reform and Accountability, Class Stigma and the Barrier of Inequality.