Ferguson Rises
"A father's journey to find purpose within tragedy."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Ferguson Rises is a documentary film. directed by Mobolaji Olambiwonnu. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Before George Floyd, before Breonna Taylor, before America knew about Black Lives Matter, there was Michael Brown, Jr. On August 9th, 2014, in Ferguson, Missouri, a white police officer fatally shot an unarmed Brown. The community reacted in protest, anger, frustration, and fear. Six years later, a new story emerges - one filled with hope, love, and beauty.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Yoruba Saxon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferguson Rises about?
Before George Floyd, before Breonna Taylor, before America knew about Black Lives Matter, there was Michael Brown, Jr. On August 9th, 2014, in Ferguson, Missouri, a white police officer fatally sho...
Who directed Ferguson Rises?
Ferguson Rises was directed by Mobolaji Olambiwonnu.
How long is Ferguson Rises?
Ferguson Rises has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Ferguson Rises released?
Ferguson Rises was released on June 15, 2021 in theaters.