London Premiere: The Force (15*) + ScreenTalk
Part of: Human Rights Watch Film Festival
On sale to Members Plus Wednesday 7 February, 10am
On sale to Members Friday 9 February, 10am
On general sale Tuesday 13 February, 10am
A deep look inside the troubled Oakland Police Department as it struggles to confront federal demands for reform, and civil unrest after the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
A young police chief, hailed as a reformer, is brought in to complete the turnaround at the very moment the #BlackLivesMatter movement emerges to demand police accountability and racial justice in Oakland and across the nation.
Despite growing public distrust, the Oakland Police Department is garnering national attention as a model of police reform. But just as the department is on the verge of a breakthrough, the man charged with turning it around faces the greatest challenge of his career—one that not only threatens progress already made, but the very authority of the institution itself.
“This film is extremely relevant, contributing to the conversation about police training, use of force, corruption, culture and accountability.” John Raphling, Senior Researcher, US Program, Human Rights Watch
This screening is followed by a discussion with filmmaker Pete Nicks.
US 2017 Peter Nicks 93 min
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Barbican Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
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Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
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