Stranger Fruit

2018 • 107 minutes

About this movie

On August 9th, 2014, Officer Darren Wilson stopped Michael Brown in the street. 95 seconds later Officer Wilson killed this 18-year-old recent high school graduate in cold blood. After killing Mike in the street, Ferguson police then left his body there for 4 and half hours while his parents and the community looked on in horror. Michael's death instantly became global news and sparked protests for his justice in cities around the world. These mass protests led to the phrase “Black Lives Matter” becoming a cultural phenomenon. So what really happened in Ferguson, Missouri? "Stranger Fruit" is the story of what happened to Mike Brown, told through the eyes of those closest to him. Michael’s parents & family members bravely retell the worst event of their lives to help the world understand the facts around what took place. Filmmaker Jason Pollock delivers an in depth look at the case of Michael Brown in an effort unravel the mystery.

Ratings and reviews

Very important message to tell, and would have been better served if told objectively and without rhetoric. The most compelling moments were the moments focused on fact. Overall, worth a watch if only to hear his family tell their story, and to see the evidence laid out. Mike Brown was murdered, and the racist police department have to answer for their failures.

Thug who liked to rob others then attack the police. Maybe the advertisement for the show should be him beating up old people and taking their money. Nothing but another career criminal who never got a chance to ruin others lives

This film gave me chills. I was very open minded as to what I was about to see and I am mind BLOWN. I remember when he died and it brought back so many emotions. I admire his family and friends for reliving such a painful day. As a college student I am proud to say that I participated in many protest on his behalf. Jason has done a wonderful job of carefully going over the facts and piece by piece. I am shocked at the new evidence that I hadn't seen and saddened by what the media has said about Mike Brown and this film. This is by far one of the best documentaries ever!