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The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

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2021 | 82 min | Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Mississippi Burning or Cop Land, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 2 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 21K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Midell

  • Frankie FaisonKenneth Chamberlain Sr.
  • Enrico NataleOfficer Michael Rossi
  • Ben MartenOfficer Patrick Jackson
  • Angela PeelTonyia Greenhill
  • Tom McElroySergeant Flannigan
  • LaRoyce HawkinsKenneth Chamberlain Jr.
  • Christopher R EllisOfficer Talbot
  • Anika Noni RoseCandace Wade
  • Antonio PolkOfficer Evans
  • Dexter ZollicofferRoland Green