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Civil: Ben Crump

  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Benjamin Crump in Civil: Ben Crump (2022)
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Crump's mission to raise the value of Black life as the civil lawyer for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Black farmers and banking while Black victims, Crump challenges America... Read allCrump's mission to raise the value of Black life as the civil lawyer for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Black farmers and banking while Black victims, Crump challenges America to come to terms with what it owes his clients.Crump's mission to raise the value of Black life as the civil lawyer for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Black farmers and banking while Black victims, Crump challenges America to come to terms with what it owes his clients.

  • Director
    • Nadia Hallgren
  • Stars
    • John Boyd
    • Kara Boyd
    • Kougnum Brown
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    270
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    • Director
      • Nadia Hallgren
    • Stars
      • John Boyd
      • Kara Boyd
      • Kougnum Brown
    • 7User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    John Boyd
    • Self
    Kara Boyd
    • Self
    Kougnum Brown
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    Sheira Brown
    • Self
    Tomika Brown
    • Self
    Benjamin Crump
    Benjamin Crump
    • Self
    Brooklyn Crump
    • Self
    Genae Crump
    • Self
    • (as Dr. Genae Crump)
    Helen Crump
    • Self
    Keith Ellison
    Keith Ellison
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Tezlyn Figaro
    • Self
    George Floyd
    George Floyd
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Philonise Floyd
    • Self
    Jesse Jackson
    Jesse Jackson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Cliffiina Johnson
    • Self
    Gayle King
    Gayle King
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Al Sharpton
    Al Sharpton
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Silky Slim
    • Self
    • Director
      • Nadia Hallgren
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    10WIVEGI

    With all the Low Rating I Knew it was Going to be an Important Documentary!

    As I'm writing this, the rating is a 5.2, however there is not one negative review. That tells me that the low ratings are probably from people who didn't watch it, but saw scary words like "Civil, BLM, or George Floyd," and rated it a 1, because....that's what they do. Wouldn't want to risk making a white person, especially kids, feel a little discomfort by exposing them to the truth, right? They may realize how America's past created and still relies on systemic racism. Yes; if you voted for Trump or are still backing Trumpist Politicians, I'm referring to you. BTW, I'm a middle-aged white american woman.

    If others had rated it fairly, I would've rated it an 8 instead of a 10. It was interesting, and for all that Mr. Crump has done, his name should be better known. I didn't know anything about him and I think the documentary could've done a better job of pointed out the overall significance of the court cases he was involved with. Perhaps they realized that their target audience would understand the context of events, as I did. It's also a possibility that he had some influence on the the documentary and if he's as humble as how he appeared, he may have wanted his accomplishments downplayed.
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    Inspirational

    I don't know why people rated this movie low. To me, this is a movie shows how humble and genuine Mr. Crump is. It was really sad to hear so many black people got mistreated, and not many people are willing to be in the front to fight for them. Mr. Crump has helped countless families which moves my heart a lot. May Jesus keep him and his family safe.
    7kyashack

    They fell short

    What could have been an amazing and informative and inspiring documentary was a snooze fest. Nothing against attorney crump I am not sure what the film producers were even trying to convey All over the place I was looking forward to this and they didn't do him his justice.
    10lanfred-34113

    Beautifully done

    Beautiful doc. Though we see and knew the outcomes going through them again through his eyes was powerful. Loved seeing his history and the relationship he has with his mother.
    10tiffanyrolandalane

    Netflix Can't Miss

    Another amazing documentary from Netflix. I never knew all the other low profile cases Ben Crump worked/works on and this truly opened my eyes. He is doing great work for the community and protecting peoples rights period. Netflix did a great job reflecting his personal life and humanizing him without overexposing his family.

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Civil
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      • Khalabo Ink Society
      • One Story Up Productions
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      1 hour 41 minutes
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