The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

This has to be one of the best short movies I have ever watched. It will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. The suspense is on a new level that I have never had the experience from any other movie. The factual words at the end are a disgrace in a way you can only make your own mind up on.

even today there are still so many bad people working within the law and justice system that are racist homophobic and prejudice around the world there are still bad people in these services we are suppose to trust best we can do just record and share every incident like this that happens and educate those that listen that it is so wrong to hate anybody just because who they are it so wrong to attack and judge others we must stand by those who do do right and fight for a world of peace and true justice what happened to this man is very very wrong and it made me so upset to know this happened that's not the world I want to live in and that's not what I stand for I hope those involved have learned you can't silence the truth or those to fight to seek justice for him it will never go away and it will never be forgotten.

excellent performance

This is the type of lying, anti cop, BS that puts policemen's lives in danger....the portrayal in the film is NOTHING close to the actual FACTS of what happened. The official report is online at the U.S. Attorneys office for ALL to see....Kenneth had a knife when they police entered as was saying he was going to kill them, cussing at them like a mad man...there was also ZERO proof of a racial slur. Utter BS.

Hollow is how'd I'd describe this film. Cheap drama.

I thought it was a very well acted telling, of a disgusting story.

Absolutely must see this movie.

A captivating performance from Frankie Faison playing the titular character, catapults an incredibly unfortunate story to amazing heights. The tension is thick and David Midell's masterpiece gives the audience not only a sense of dread, but also claustrophobia. Bolstered by having the audio of the real-life interactions of Kenneth Chamberlain, Midell captures every second and brings it to life with intense precision. The White Plains Police department is well known for being notorious liars and it's clearly evident here they wanted to kill a black man for sport. The way it is presented is harrowing in the least and depressing at the worst. Final Score 10/10

When overzealous, racist White Plains cops conduct a wellness check request that was accidentally sent by an aging, mentally ill, African-American former marine, events quickly escalate, turning an allegedly beneficial visit into an out-of-control incident that defies its supposedly inherent intent. Director David Midell's fact-based second feature outing is, admittedly, an extremely difficult and infuriating watch, a damning indictment of uncalled-for, wholly insensitive, abusive police practices, the kind that makes one wonder who's protecting whom (if protection itself is indeed actually involved). The up-close, claustrophobic feel generated by the film's superb cinematography and award-nominated editing effectively draws viewers into the midst of this deeply unsettling story, making audience members squirm in discomfort, especially when one realizes it's true. This is also made possible by the excellent performances of the fine ensemble cast, most notably Independent Spirit Award nominee Frankie Faison as the beleaguered protagonist and Enrico Natale as a police officer attempting to keep the situation from spiraling into an unmanageable frenzy. Clearly, this is not easy viewing, but it's certainly vital watching, the kind of movie that should raise awareness -- and justified anger.

A Poignant and powerful movie that addresses the need for strong police reforms and accountability, (this would have never taken place in an affluent neighborhood). A moving and award worthy performance from Frankie Faison.