Charm City

Name: Charm City
Genre: Documentary
Released: October 17, 2018
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 85
Cast: Brandon Scott, Clayton Gunton, Dante Barksdale, Debbi Terrell, Marisol Correa

2018

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PBS Distribution | Release Date: October 17, 2018 | Not Rated

Starring: Brandon Scott, Clayton Gunton, Dante Barksdale, Debbi Terrell, Marisol Correa, Monique Brown, Tia Latrell

Summary: On the streets of Baltimore, shooting is rampant, the murder rate is approaching an all-time high and the distrust of the police is at a fever pitch. With nerves frayed and neighborhoods in distress, dedicated community leaders, compassionate law-enforcement officers and a progressive young city councilman try to stem the epidemic ofOn the streets of Baltimore, shooting is rampant, the murder rate is approaching an all-time high and the distrust of the police is at a fever pitch. With nerves frayed and neighborhoods in distress, dedicated community leaders, compassionate law-enforcement officers and a progressive young city councilman try to stem the epidemic of violence. Filmed over three tumultuous years covering the lead up to, and aftermath of, Freddie Gray’s death in police custody, Charm City is an intimate cinema verité portrait of those surviving in, and fighting for, the vibrant city they call home.… Expand

Director: Marilyn Ness

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 108 min

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The Playlist Christian Gallichio

Oct 18, 2018

Charm City may not be an easy watch, but Ness argues that through empathy, progress can be made. Read full review

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Ben Kenigsberg

Oct 16, 2018

The film captures up close the way violence transforms neighborhoods and families with an immediacy that transcends headlines or sensationalism. Read full review

Robert Abele

Oct 18, 2018

Even when the epidemic of violence touches a beloved character, Ness’ careful quilting of compassion and action across her years of filming suggests a fight that won’t diminish for these citizens. Read full review

Daphne Howland

Oct 25, 2018

There’s still charm in Charm City, despite it all. Read full review

Jordan Mintzer

Oct 18, 2018

Despite its dreary outlook, the film does offer a semblance of hope in the generosity, good humor and tenacious sangfroid of the people it portrays. Read full review

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