On These Grounds

Documentary

2021, Movie, 1h 48min

An explosive viral video shows a white policeman throwing a Black teenager from her school desk. One woman uproots her life to help the girl, face the officer, and dismantle the system behind the “Assault at Spring Valley.”

Country: United States

Director:

Garrett Zevgetis

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6.9

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Critic Jordan Elizabeth

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...[a] tough yet necessary viewing on racist, violent policing practices in U.S. schools.

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"On These Grounds" is a powerful documentary that delves into the heart of America's deep-seated racial tensions. The film follows the story of a Black teenager who was violently thrown from her school desk by a white police officer, and the ensuing viral video that sparked a national outcry. Against the backdrop of this incident, a courageous woman uproots her life to help the girl and dismantle the systemic injustices that enabled the assault. Through a thought-provoking journey that includes a geographer's exploration of the area's neglected history of slavery and its ongoing impact, the film sheds light on the entrenched divisions that continue to plague American society.

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You can stream On These Grounds on: Apple TV Store

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