3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets

Name: 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets
Genre: Drama, Crime, Documentary, News
Released: June 19, 2015
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 77

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Participant Media | Release Date: June 19, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: Black Friday 2012, the day after Thanksgiving November 2012, four boys in a red SUV pull into a gas station after spending time at the mall buying sneakers and talking to girls. With music blaring, one boy exits the car and enters the store, a quick stop for a soda and a pack of gum. A man and a woman pull up next to the boys in theBlack Friday 2012, the day after Thanksgiving November 2012, four boys in a red SUV pull into a gas station after spending time at the mall buying sneakers and talking to girls. With music blaring, one boy exits the car and enters the store, a quick stop for a soda and a pack of gum. A man and a woman pull up next to the boys in the station, making a stop for a bottle of wine. The woman enters the store and an argument breaks out when the driver of the second car asks the boys to turn the music down. 3 1/2 minutes and ten bullets later, one of the boys is dead. … Expand

Director: Marc Silver

Genre(s): Drama, Crime, Documentary, News

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 98 min

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Adam Nayman

Jun 25, 2015

The toxic paranoia poisoning American life is on display in 3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets, a fine and timely documentary about the 2012 killing of black youth Jordan Davis. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Jun 18, 2015

Director Marc Silver expertly interweaves the courtroom drama and its larger social and human connotations. Read full review

Peter Keough

Jul 23, 2015

Though the outcome is a matter of public record, it still unfolds like a suspenseful tragedy. Suffice it to say that the wheels of justice turn slowly, but they grind exceedingly fine. Read full review

The Guardian Brian Moylan

Jun 16, 2015

Davis’s parents have called for stricter gun control laws in the wake of their son’s death. Silver has provided them with a powerful tool for their cause in this shocking, moving and relatively unbiased account of the tragedy. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Jul 2, 2015

A deep core of emotion gives 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets its ballast, but Silver, who also serves as cinematographer, infuses the production with simple, elegant sophistication. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Jun 18, 2015

At the time of a fervent national debate on race and justice, part of what is impressive about 3 ½ Minutes is the cool temperature at which it is often served. Read full review

Jordan Hoffman

Jun 18, 2015

Marc Silver’s documentary is mostly hands-off in terms of gun politics. There’s no voiceover other than the Greek chorus of talk radio, as footage from the trial is used to document the case. Mixed in are interviews with Davis’ friends and family, plus recorded phone calls from Dunn while he was awaiting a verdict. Read full review

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AlexMoscow

Oct 1, 2015

The facts of 17 year old Jordan Davis' death are well known.

While at a gas station with friends in Jacksonville Florida, he was shot dead by a middle aged white male who took offence to the loud Rap music the kids were playing in their car. What is less well known is the truth. DidThe facts of 17 year old Jordan Davis' death are well known.

While at a gas station with friends in Jacksonville Florida, he was shot dead by a middle aged white male who took offence to the loud Rap music the kids were playing in their car.

What is less well known is the truth.

Did Jordan verbally threaten to kill the man? Did he brandish a weapon of his own? Did he then leave his car in order to kill him?

Vitally, was the shooting an act of self defence?

These are the questions explored by Marc Silver's excellent documentary.

Never heavy handed, the film tells the story of the aftermath of Jordan's death and its affect on the family as they embark on a 2 year journey to find justice for their lost son.

But far more than a personal family story, the film lifts the lid on America's trigger finger, the bubbling undercurrent of racial hate and the absurd 'stand your ground' law that essentially protects gun totting yahoos like Michael Dunn (Jordan's killer), from paying for their hate crimes.

I was lucky enough to be at a special screening, where both Marc and Jordan's father, Ron Davis spoke about the making of the film.

Ron is an amazing man. While certainly distraught following the loss of his son, he has also been galvanised into action. He is on a mission to amend the 'stand your ground' law and ensure that no more families have to suffer the tragedy that has befallen his.

Eloquent and self assured, the events of Black Friday have transformed him into a powerful activist who I am sure will achieve his goals.

Go watch this film for the excellent story telling. Go see it for the beautiful cinematography. Go see it for the raw emotion and performances - none of the scenes have been set up for our entertainment. We see every player in this tragic drama as they really are.

But most of all just go see it because Ron Davis, Jordan's Mother, Lucia and all the other families affected by this terrible law need and deserve your understanding and support.… Expand

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Tyranian

Dec 31, 2019

Interesting case but the documentary is too manipulative to be accepted as impartial.

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