THE BODY POLITIC

Dir. Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough | Documentary | U.S.A. | 2023 | 1 hr. 30 min.

Followed by a discussion with director and producer Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough and film subjects Erricka Bridgeford and Dante Johnson

The youngest mayor in Baltimore’s history, Brandon Scott was elected in 2020, at age 36. Determined and passionate, he takes bold steps to confront chronic violence. Against the backdrop of nationwide unrest following the murder of George Floyd, this film follows Scott’s mayoral campaign and first year in office, as he unveils an ambitious plan to lower his city’s murder rate. When opposition mounts, commitment to his principles puts his political future in jeopardy. Will his holistic approach lead to healing and serve as a blueprint for the rest of the nation? 

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