Hold Your Fire
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Hold Your Fire is a documentary film. directed by Stefan Forbes.
Synopsis
In 1973, four young African-American men stealing guns for self-defense in Brooklyn were cornered by the NYPD. A violent gun battle killed a police officer, beginning the longest hostage siege in NYPD history. The NYPD’s 130-year-old policy was to deliver an ultimatum, then respond with deadly force. Could visionary police psychologist Harvey Schlossberg convince his superiors to do the unthinkable – negotiate with “criminals” – and save twelve hostages from an impending bloodbath? In never-before-seen film and gripping interviews with survivors, HOLD YOUR FIRE uncovers what really happened in this landmark event with the potential to revolutionize American policing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (5 votes)
Box Office
$6.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $6,226
Production Companies
- InterPositive Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hold Your Fire about?
In 1973, four young African-American men stealing guns for self-defense in Brooklyn were cornered by the NYPD. A violent gun battle killed a police officer, beginning the longest hostage siege in N...
Who directed Hold Your Fire?
Hold Your Fire was directed by Stefan Forbes.
How long is Hold Your Fire?
Hold Your Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Hold Your Fire released?
Hold Your Fire was released on November 13, 2021 in theaters.