2018
TV-MA
PBS Distribution
1 h 48 m

2018
TV-MA
PBS Distribution
1 h 48 m

Summary On the streets of Baltimore, shooting is rampant, the murder rate is approaching an all-time high and the distrust of the police is at a fever pitch. With nerves frayed and neighborhoods in distress, dedicated community leaders, compassionate law-enforcement officers and a progressive young city councilman try to stem the epidemic of vio...

Documentary

Directed By: Marilyn Ness

2018
TV-MA
PBS Distribution
1 h 48 m

2018
TV-MA
PBS Distribution
1 h 48 m

Charm City

Name: Charm City
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-10-17
Duration: 1 min 48 s
Rating: 85
Cast: Dante Barksdale, Tre'a Bertrille, Ericcka Bridgeford, Monique Brown, Walker Gladden III

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Marilyn Ness

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The Playlist

Oct 18, 2018

Charm City may not be an easy watch, but Ness argues that through empathy, progress can be made.

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The New York Times

Oct 16, 2018

The film captures up close the way violence transforms neighborhoods and families with an immediacy that transcends headlines or sensationalism.

By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW

L.A. Weekly

Oct 25, 2018

There’s still charm in Charm City, despite it all.

By Daphne Howland FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Oct 18, 2018

Even when the epidemic of violence touches a beloved character, Ness’ careful quilting of compassion and action across her years of filming suggests a fight that won’t diminish for these citizens.

By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Oct 18, 2018

Despite its dreary outlook, the film does offer a semblance of hope in the generosity, good humor and tenacious sangfroid of the people it portrays.

By Jordan Mintzer FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Big Mouth Productions

Release Date Oct 17, 2018

Duration 1 h 48 m

Rating TV-MA

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Website http://www.charmcitydoc.com/

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News & Documentary Emmy Awards

• 1 Nomination

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Dante Barksdale

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Tre'a Bertrille

Ride Crowd

Ericcka Bridgeford

Self

Monique Brown

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Walker Gladden III

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John Gregorio

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Clayton Gunton

Self

Cassie Hatten

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Tia Latrell

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Alex Long

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Ashley Danielle Long

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Jane Miller

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Andre Parker Jr.

Self

Brandon Scott

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Debbie Terrell

Neighborhood Patron

Eric Winston

Self

Alexis Young

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Bernard Young

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Marisol Correa

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