Po Po
Originally released in 2013. Po Po is a documentary film. directed by Ken Fero. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The story always begins with death. Jason McPherson loses his life in shocking circumstances after being taken to Notting Hill Police Station - the Independent Police Complaint Commission (IPCC) begin an internal investigation into the ‘incident’. Jason’s family is devastated and then angered when they discover what happened. Using exclusive CCTV footage and rare access to an IPCC Commissioner the film lays bare the impact of a death in police custody. The search for the truth by Jason’s sister runs parallel to the filmmaker’s investigation of light. This radical documentary film combines moving testimonies, poetry and a political analysis of state violence. Emotional and disturbing, ‘Po Po’ is more evidence that the IPCC are complicit in the lack of successful prosecutions of police officers for deaths in their custody. In the end, what emerges in the light is the need for resistance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Migrant Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Po Po about?
The story always begins with death. Jason McPherson loses his life in shocking circumstances after being taken to Notting Hill Police Station - the Independent Police Complaint Commission (IPCC) be...
Who directed Po Po?
Po Po was directed by Ken Fero.
How long is Po Po?
Po Po has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Po Po released?
Po Po was released on September 6, 2013 in theaters.