Power: Yance Ford's Provocative Documentary Explores Modern American Policing

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the intersection of policing and the justice system, leading to a surge in documentaries that delve into this complex subject. One of the latest additions to this genre is "Power," a compelling investigative work by Yance Ford, the director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Strong Island." Released in theaters, "Power" meticulously builds a case against modern American policing, echoing the profound grief and indignation that fueled Ford's previous film.

A Recap of Documentaries on Policing and Justice

The exploration of policing and the justice system has been a recurrent theme in documentary filmmaking. Documentarians have ventured to unravel the assumptions about law enforcement, resulting in a diverse array of thought-provoking works. Notable documentaries such as Stephen Maing’s “Crime + Punishment,” Peter Nicks’s “The Force,” Ava DuVernay’s “13TH,” Theo Anthony’s “All Light, Everywhere,” and Sierra Pettengill’s “Riotsville, U.S.A.” have contributed to the multifaceted conversation surrounding this critical subject.