Hands Up

Year: 2021

Runtime: 84 min

Language: English

Director: Chuck Whitman

Crime

Amidst the unrest in Chicago, a young African American boy is profoundly affected when his cousin is a victim of police brutality. As Black Lives Matter protests erupt, he undertakes a perilous journey to leave the city behind and seek a fresh start. Faced with injustice and danger, he struggles to find hope and navigate a world where safety feels out of reach.

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