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The Riot Report

A presidential commission defied expectations. By telling a hard truth.

8.5(2)20231h 51m0

In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate why Black neighborhoods all over the country were “rioting” in protest. He was blindsided by the findings, which blamed the government for race-exclusive policies that fomented poverty, housing crises, unemployment, and discrimination. The film commemorates the landmark report and hints at lessons for a world where racism continues to be a divisive, damaging force.

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  • United StatesUS

    • Premiere21 Nov 2023

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The Riot Report was released on 21 November 2023.

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