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  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary Dub Lawrence is a man obsessed. As a young rookie cop, he used his savvy investigation skills to help break the Ted Bundy case. His obsession with turning around the systemic failings he saw as a young police officer led to a successful bid to become Sheriff of Davis County, Utah at a young age in 1974. Committed to the highest standards...

Directed By: Brad Barber, Scott Christopherson

Written By: David Lawrence, Renny McCauley, Brad Barber, Scott Christopherson

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 45 m

Peace Officer

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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Summary Dub Lawrence is a man obsessed. As a young rookie cop, he used his savvy investigation skills to help break the Ted Bundy case. His obsession with turning around the systemic failings he saw as a young police officer led to a successful bid to become Sheriff of Davis County, Utah at a young age in 1974. Committed to the highest standards...

Directed By: Brad Barber, Scott Christopherson

Written By: David Lawrence, Renny McCauley, Brad Barber, Scott Christopherson

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88
Sep 17, 2015
A nearly great documentary about a national crisis, but its heart is a tragedy with a sickening ironic twist.
By Matt Zoller Seitz FULL REVIEW
83
Aug 3, 2015
Peace Officer creates an extremely timely narrative around a volatile issue and manages to not get lost in unproductive hyperbole.
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80
Sep 17, 2015
The engrossing documentary Peace Officer looks at the militarization of police work from a fresh, provocative angle.
By Michael Sragow FULL REVIEW
78
Oct 7, 2015
That Peace Officer cannot provide a complete picture of the myriad of problems that come with the increased militarization of police isn’t an indictment of the film. This trouble is too big for one film to contain.
By Kimberley Jones FULL REVIEW
75
Oct 1, 2015
Peace Officer piles up evidence of outrageous excess, provoking what is likely to be a response, from its audience, that is far less measured than that of its main subject.
By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW
70
Sep 15, 2015
The film suffers from some rookie problems.... But through it we can see the history and ramp-up of the military-esque police methods that have become our current crisis.
By Daphne Howland FULL REVIEW
63
Oct 2, 2015
Lawrence is an impeccable, commanding subject, not just because of his credentials but because of his presence and demeanor.
By Peter Keough FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Sorø Films
Release Date Sep 16, 2015
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website https://www.facebook.com/peaceofficerfilm
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Awards

Montclair Film Festival (MFF)
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
SXSW Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, US
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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