There is a code of silence that exists in law enforcement. This code is what allows officers to get away with crimes and misconduct. In We Own This City, filmmaker Kelly Duane explores the systemic problems within law enforcement that have led to this culture of silence. Through powerful interviews with police officers, community activists, and family members of those who have died at the hands of the police, Duane paints a devastating picture of a system that protects its own at all costs.
The film follows a number of families who have lost family members at the hands of law enforcement, including Victoria Snelgrove, Amanda and Steve Riebau, and the mother of Douglas Zerby. The film also features interviews with people who have been affected by police misconduct but survived. The documentary shows how some officers believe that it’s okay to use violence against citizens, especially those who are seen as being “disrespectful” or “noncompliant”. This is best reflected in the case of Douglas Zerby who was shot by an officer for talking back to him during a routine traffic stop.
Do you know about the release date of We Own This City Series:
This series will be released on 25 April 2022. Also the series made its first episode on 2 April. The series will have 2 seasons. The first season has 10 episodes and the second season has 20 episodes. This series is also based on true incidents. It’s not like other series which are too fictional. It’s too realistic so that it can give you an insight about what happens in real life when someone commits crime or does something wrong and then try to escape from the law or tries to save himself from any kind of punishment by using his power in law enforcement field.
Here is the plot of We Own This City Series discussed:
The plot of this series is based on the issue of police brutality in America. It’s very common in the United States that many citizens are killed by police officers for different reasons. This series will be about how a cop tries to escape from law after killing someone or commit some crime and how other cops support him by giving him false proofs and providing evidence that can save him from any kind of punishment. The white policeman who tried to kill a black man will be played by Patrick John Flueger. He has done this role previously in an American movie “Detroit”. There was a problem with black policemen due to which they had to retire from their job but then they got acquitted later through false proofs provided by others.
The Name of Cast & Characters of We Own This City Series:
- Jon Bernthal · Wayne Jenkins
- Wunmi Mosaku · Nicole Steele
- Jamie Hector · Sean Suiter
- Josh Charles · Daniel Hersl
- McKinley Belcher
What inspired the director to start the We Own This City series?
The series is inspired by the issue of police brutality. It’s a very common issue in the United States. The director believes that this issue should be discussed in the film so that people can understand the true picture of police brutality and how they are not being protected properly on their own. In that organization, members contributed their effort to raise awareness about some serious issues like injustice, rights, and other issues which affect people’s rights. Therefore, he thinks that it’s a good idea to make a documentary series about this issue. He does not want people to forget about this important topic even after so many years have passed since these incidents happened.
How do directors choose the locations for the photographs?
The director chooses the locations for the photographs based on the real incidents that have happened. He also tries to get the best locations for interviews. The locations are chosen accordingly so that every story can be told in a realistic way. The director also tries to get the best shots for unique angles.
Who is the writer of the We Own This City series?
The writer of the documentary series is a person named Ian Bush who has worked in some other production companies like fx pix and fx vanguard before this current project. The main purpose of making documentaries is to inform people about important stories in order to make them aware about the topic so that they do not miss any information about it even after many years have passed by.
Why is this series called We Own This City?
This series is called as “We Own This City” because it not only shows how people who act illegally and who have committed serious crimes can escape from law but also shows how people who have fully cooperated with law enforcement can maintain their ambition and their position in society by giving false proofs and providing proof that supports them to reduce the punishment of their crime.
