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What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?

What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?

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📜 Overview: Summer 2017, a string of brutal police killings of young African American men has sent shockwaves throughout the country. A Black community in the American South tries to cope with the lingering effects of the past and navigate their place in a country that is not on their side. Meanwhile, the Black Panthers prepare a large-scale protest against police brutality.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2019-08-16
⌚ Running Time: 123 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.2

Beloved Cast

Judy Hill original image
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Judy Hill
Dorothy Hill original image
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Dorothy Hill
Michael Nelson original image
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Michael Nelson
Ronaldo King original image
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Ronaldo King
Titus Turner original image
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Titus Turner
Ashlei King original image
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Ashlei King
Kevin Goodman original image
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Kevin Goodman
Krystal Muhammad original image
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Krystal Muhammad

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