Movies and TvShows featuring "police-accountability" theme.

Peace Officer is a documentary that examines the growing issue of police militarization in the United States. Through interviews, archive footage, and case studies, the film delves into the causes and consequences of a system that allows law enforcement to use military tactics and equipment, often resulting in civilian deaths. The film also explores the lack of transparency and accountability within the police force, highlighting the need for reform and change.

Whose Streets? is a documentary that examines the Ferguson uprising in 2014, following the police shooting of Michael Brown. It provides an inside look at the protests and the community's response to police violence.

In the wake of the shooting of five Dallas police officers, BBC Three investigates why tension is rising between America’s police forces and ethnic minorities. Shot on the streets of New York, the film follows ‘Cop Watchers’ – men and women who track the NYPD in a cat-and-mouse game to try and film arrests and possible cases of brutality. NYPD officers also speak out, alleging systemic racism and a policy of targeting ethnic minority communities in order hit their arrest quotas.

The true story of We Copwatch, an organization whose mission is to film police activity as a non-violent form of protest and deterrent to police brutality. Around the country, a network of regular people take up cameras to bear witness to police actions and hold law enforcement to accountability.

Deadly Force is a thought-provoking documentary that takes an in-depth look at police accountability and the issue of deadly force. It delves into cases of officer-involved shootings, focusing particularly on incidents in the LAPD and the Echo Park neighborhood. The film raises questions about civil rights, justifiable homicide, and police misconduct, prompting viewers to reflect on these crucial issues. Through interviews, footage, and analysis, Deadly Force sheds light on the complex dynamics surrounding law enforcement and the use of deadly force.