Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops
HBO Documentary Films | Release Date: November 15, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Film ThreatBobby LePireMar 14, 2019
To be perfectly honest, as a movie Ernie And Joe is a somewhat routine affair. Follow subjects, interview subjects, point, shoot, move on. And most of the time that would be a problem, creating a lack of engagement or energy. However, McShane is intelligent enough to realize that trying to add pizazz to what is being portrayed here, especially in this particular climate of police relations with citizens, would ring hollow. ... Ernie And Joe struck a deeply personal core with me, as I am sure it will with most audience members. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustNov 14, 2019
Moving in its humanity and forceful in its pragmatism, the documentary feels like essential viewing, especially for decision makers with the power to enact similar initiatives. Read full review
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The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenMar 14, 2019
As well as building a strong case, through example, of the implications for towns and cities across the country, the film delivers telling glimpses of the personal day-to-day coping mechanisms of the cops themselves. Read full review
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The New York TimesKristen Yoonsoo KimNov 14, 2019
As promising as Ernie and Joe’s program may seem, there is no insight into whether the nation’s law enforcement agencies are prioritizing these humane methods. Read full review
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