The Force (2017 film)
| The Force | |
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| Directed by | Peter Nicks |
| Written by | Linda Davis Lawrence Lerew Peter Nicks |
| Starring | Sean Whent Libby Schaaf |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Force is a 2017 documentary film directed by Peter Nicks. The documentary describes two years of efforts by the Oakland Police Department to implement reforms against police misconduct and scandals, at a time of growing social unrest, protests demanding increased police accountability, and ongoing federal oversight. The film won the Documentary Directing Award at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and a Golden Gate Award at the 2017 San Francisco International Film Festival.