The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

Name: The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: September 17, 2021
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 82
Cast: Angela Peel, Anika Noni Rose, Antonio Polk, Ben Marten, Christopher R Ellis

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Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: September 17, 2021 | Not Rated

Starring: Angela Peel, Anika Noni Rose, Antonio Polk, Ben Marten, Christopher R Ellis, Enrico Natale, Frankie Faison, LaRoyce Hawkins, Steve O'Connell, Tom McElroy

Summary: Based on the true story of the events that led to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder, who was killed by police officers during what was supposed to be a routine wellness check.

Director: David Midell

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 83 min

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Bobby LePire

Sep 20, 2021

The Killing Of Kenneth Chamberlain is a well-executed if a bit stagey, dramatic thriller that illustrates exactly why “defund the police” isn’t just a rallying cry but an important call to action. The actors are stunning in their raw performances, and the story will leave audiences infuriated. And that is precisely the point. Read full review

Josh Kupecki

Sep 20, 2021

The phrase “searing indictment” is an overused idiom in the critic’s toolbox, but in this instance, it couldn’t be more appropriate. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Sep 20, 2021

Writer-director David Midell cast this well, turned in a script with a bitter, metallic aftertase and never wastes a second of screen time, giving us two points of view — outside and inside that door — letting us stay one step ahead of this slow tumble off a cliff. Read full review

The Film Stage Jared Mobarak

Nov 18, 2021

Faison’s performance in the role is not one to be forgotten either. He’s playing a man with obvious psychological trauma, but never in a cartoonish way. There’s a brilliant authenticity to how he shifts his vocals depending on who he is talking to too. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Nov 22, 2021

It’s a stunning showcase for the great character actor Frankie Faison, who conveys Chamberlain’s confusion and terror with palpable empathy and honesty. Read full review

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Brent_Marchant

Jan 7, 2022

When overzealous, racist White Plains cops conduct a wellness check request that was accidentally sent by an aging, mentally ill, African-American former marine, events quickly escalate, turning an allegedly beneficial visit into an out-of-control incident that defies its supposedly inherentWhen overzealous, racist White Plains cops conduct a wellness check request that was accidentally sent by an aging, mentally ill, African-American former marine, events quickly escalate, turning an allegedly beneficial visit into an out-of-control incident that defies its supposedly inherent intent. Director David Midell's fact-based second feature outing is, admittedly, an extremely difficult and infuriating watch, a damning indictment of uncalled-for, wholly insensitive, abusive police practices, the kind that makes one wonder who's protecting whom (if protection itself is indeed actually involved). The up-close, claustrophobic feel generated by the film's superb cinematography and award-nominated editing effectively draws viewers into the midst of this deeply unsettling story, making audience members squirm in discomfort, especially when one realizes it's true. This is also made possible by the excellent performances of the fine ensemble cast, most notably Independent Spirit Award nominee Frankie Faison as the beleaguered protagonist and Enrico Natale as a police officer attempting to keep the situation from spiraling into an unmanageable frenzy. Clearly, this is not easy viewing, but it's certainly vital watching, the kind of movie that should raise awareness -- and justified anger.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Mar 15, 2022

It provokes a reaction, that's unquestionable, but as a film it stretches something that doesn't offer many strengths except Frankie Faison's excellent performance.

Still, this film is a lesson about each and every thing that went wrong in this case, including police brutality, thatIt provokes a reaction, that's unquestionable, but as a film it stretches something that doesn't offer many strengths except Frankie Faison's excellent performance.

Still, this film is a lesson about each and every thing that went wrong in this case, including police brutality, that continues to fuel such cases in our daily lives.… Expand

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