The Riot Report (2023)

In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate why Black neighborhoods all over the country were “rioting” in protest. He was blindsided by the findings, which blamed the government for race-exclusive policies that fomented poverty, housing crises, unemployment, and discrimination. The film commemorates the landmark report and hints at lessons for a world where racism continues to be a divisive, damaging force.

Released Nov. 21, 2023 111 min None+

Genres: Documentary

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Watch Providers: Kanopy, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

Production Companies: WGBH Boston, American Experience Films

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English