A New Documentary on the Power of Law Enforcement in America

All Of It with Alison Stewart | May 17, 2024

Oscar-nominated director Yance Ford takes on the difficult subject of law enforcement in his new film "Power," questioning whether the police really should have such a sense of control. It begins streaming today on Netflix. We speak to Ford about the project as well as his personal connection to the criminal justice system.

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