Directed by:
Charles BurnettCinematography:
Elliot DavisComposer:
Stephen James TaylorCast:
Richard Anderson, Wanda De Jesus, Erich Anderson, Victoria Dillard, Elliott Gould, Don Harvey, Ice Cube, Michael Ironside, Lori Petty, M. Emmet Walsh (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
The first black recruit in his squad, rookie cop J.J. Johnson (Michael Boatman) struggles to adapt to life on the force when confronted by the inherent prejudices and corruption of his precinct. Immediately positioned as an outsider, along with fellow novice cop Deborah (Lori Petty), J.J witnesses at first hand the brutality and implicit racism of his Caucasian colleagues. When an unlawful search results in the arrest of Teddy Woods (Ice Cube) on dubious murder charges, J.J. risks his job and his life to reveal the truth. Directed by Charles Burnett, this thrilling drama shines a light on the deep-rooted racial tensions of the American justice system and the toll of opposing institutionalised bigotry. (British Film Institute (BFI))
(more)Cast
![Richard Anderson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269152_d35d4f.jpg)
Richard Anderson
USA
Best movies:
Paths of Glory (1957)
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
The People Against O'Hara (1951)
![Wanda De Jesus](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/277/277171_d06a36.jpg)
Wanda De Jesus
USA
Best movies:
Spider-Man: Sins of the Fathers (1996)
The Insider (1999)
Blood Work (2002)
![Erich Anderson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/579/160579896_e641b5.jpg)
Erich Anderson
Japan
Best movies:
Without Limits (1998)
Bat*21 (1988)
Nightwatch (1997)
Victoria Dillard
USA
Best movies:
Coming to America (1988)
Ali (2001)
Deep Cover (1992)
![Elliott Gould](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/451/164451780_39ac11.jpg)
Elliott Gould
USA
Best movies:
American History X (1998)
Barbra: The Concert (1994) (concert)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
![Don Harvey](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/093/885/93885944_8bf62f.jpg)
Don Harvey
USA
Best movies:
The Night Of (2016) (series)
The Untouchables (1987)
Die Hard 2 (1990)
![Ice Cube](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/809/161809991_13a8b0.jpg)
Ice Cube
USA
Best movies:
The Up In Smoke Tour (2000) (concert)
Cypress Hill: Still Smokin' (2001) (video compilation)
Family Values Fall Tour '98 (1998) (concert)
![Michael Ironside](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267746_c4ac16.jpg)
Michael Ironside
Canada
Best movies:
X-Men: First Class (2011)
Total Recall (1990)
Nuremberg (2000) (TV movie)
![Lori Petty](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/339/162339967_477417.png)
Lori Petty
USA
Best movies:
A League of Their Own (1992)
Point Break (1991)
Poetic Justice (1993)
![M. Emmet Walsh](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/762/168762141_d07mx8.jpg)
M. Emmet Walsh
USA
Best movies:
Little Big Man (1970)
The Iron Giant (1999)
Serpico (1973)
![Bernie Casey](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/334/334341_4e1f14.jpg)
Bernie Casey
USA
Best movies:
Brian's Song (1971) (TV movie)
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series)
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999) (TV movie)
![Jim Fitzpatrick](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271862_be8d3c.jpg)
Jim Fitzpatrick
USA
Best movies:
Armageddon (1998)
Gangster Squad (2013)
Little Ghost (1997)
![Julio Oscar Mechoso](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/674/158674148_778039.jpg)
Julio Oscar Mechoso
USA
Best movies:
Phone Booth (2002)
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
![Natalia Nogulich](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/109/309/109309450_c66de8.jpg)
Natalia Nogulich
USA
Best movies:
Christmas Vacation (1989)
Georgia (1981)
Prey (1998) (series)
Drew Snyder
USA
Best movies:
The Pentagon Wars (1998) (TV movie)
Commando (1985)
Cruel Intentions (1999)
Corbin Timbrook
Best movies:
The Glass Shield (1994)
Ski Patrol (1990)
Ecstasy (2011)
![Michael Boatman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/630/161630569_20de5d.jpg)
Michael Boatman
USA
Best movies:
Running on Empty (1988)
The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
Donor (1990) (TV movie)
Gaye Shannon-Burnett
Best movies:
The Glass Shield (1994)
![Christine McGraw](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/673/158673925_88c540.jpg)
Christine McGraw
Best movies:
The Glass Shield (1994)
Sunset Heat (1992)
![Greta Sesheta](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/132/160132914_092a8b.jpg)
Greta Sesheta
Best movies:
Ally McBeal (1997) (series)
The Glass Shield (1994)