Strong Island Film @StrongIslandDoc
Strong Island looks at “self-defense" and "reasonable fear” as justification for the 1992 killing of William Ford Jr. Now streaming on Netflix. strongislandfilm.com Joined October 2009-
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Power, new documentary film from Yance Ford (Strong Island), is a thought-provoking look at the history and expansion of American policing. Now playing.
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Strong Island Film retweeted
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY IRRELEVANT & Mr Jean deserves better
DEVELOPING: Search warrant: Marijuana found in Botham Jean’s apartment after deadly shooting bit.ly/2D2fd0u
If you read the search warrant (which repeatedly mentioned ‘possible narcotics’ and slap that together with 1) the large silhouette and 2) the noise complaint we have the convenient makings is a #selfdefense strategy. Keep writing the story to suit your needs. #WeSeeYou
DEVELOPING: Search warrant: Marijuana found in Botham Jean’s apartment after deadly shooting bit.ly/2D2fd0u
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“Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.” St. Augustine
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History. Congratulations @yford for this tremendous accomplishment. Looking forward to what’s next
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And a special #Emmy congratulations to @yford for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking for @StrongIslandDoc.
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Trans visibility at the Oscars matters. Daniela Vega was the first openly trans presenter, Janet Mock appeared in a performance of “Stand Up for Something” Yance Ford was nominated for Best Documentary Feature ‘Strong Island’ Thank you @danivega @janetmock @yford #TransVisibility
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