Surviving as a Black Police Officer: Thin Black Line Unveils Challenges
Director: John Klock
Plot: The Thin Black Line is a documentary film that showcases African American Law Enforcement Officers serving on the front lines.
Runtime: 1 Hour 21 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Thin Black Line
Thin Black Line is a documentary following the black police officers in Stafford County. It shows the different officers needing to overcome obstacles to get their roles. However, their hardest position is during the peace-making position during racially driven riots.
The different men and women who put their lives on the line to keep their neighbourhoods safe tell their stories. Some of the stories show them having other black people turning on them, while others see them dealing with being put in the same group as the white violent officers.
This documentary explores what the officers want to do to help make a positive change. They share their ideas and show the positive impact working together has brought to their county. This is very informative and highlights the troubles faced by the minority group in a community. There is a bigger story behind the change that needed to break down the barriers of racial hate. It proves things can change and make things a lot safer in the world.
Final Thoughts – Thin Black Line is an informative documentary that highlights the need to change.
