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The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

Mystery · Thriller · Drama · 2021

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 during a conflict with police officers who were dispatched to check on him.

Movie details

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

“Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. accidentally triggered his medical alert pendant at 5:22am. By 7:00am he was dead.”

2021 Mystery · Thriller · Drama 1h 22m

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7.3 / 10

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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 during a conflict with police officers who were dispatched to check on him.

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Directed by

David Midell

Written by

David Midell

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.

Enrico Natale

Enrico Natale

Officer Michael Rossi

Ben Marten

Ben Marten

Officer Patrick Jackson

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Angela Peel

Tonyia Greenhill

Tom McElroy

Tom McElroy

Sergeant Flannigan

LaRoyce Hawkins

LaRoyce Hawkins

Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.

Christopher R Ellis

Christopher R Ellis

Officer Talbot

Court is in session

Put The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.