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Whose Streets (15*) + ScreenTalk

Part of: Human Rights Watch Film Festival

,Barbican Cinema 2
A still from Whose Streets? a powerful documentary looking at life post-Ferguson

Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising in the US.

"When all of this is gone, when the lights, the cameras, all of that, is gone, I have to live here… The history that I have between these people and myself will not be eradicated."

–Tef Poe, film subject, Whose Streets?

"We are raising activists, we have to create a generation of activists if there's gonna be any change."

– Aurellia Davis-Whitt, film subject, Whose Streets?

When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police on 9th August, 2014 and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. Grief, long-standing racial tensions, and renewed anger bring residents together, and as the national guard descends on Ferguson with military grade weaponry, young community members become the torchbearers of a new resistance. Whose Streets? is a powerful battle cry from a generation fighting, not for their civil rights, but for the right to live.

Grand Jury Prize Nominee, Sundance Film Festival, 2017

Tagged with: Cinema Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2018 Talks & events

US 2017 Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis 101 min

This screening is followed by a discussion with activist and film subject Kayla Reed.

Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time

Proof of ID may be requested on entry to films, in compliance with BBFC ratings

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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

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.