The Riot Report
A presidential commission defied expectations. By telling a hard truth.
111 mins
In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate why Black neighborhoods all over the country were “rioting” in protest. He was blindsided by the findings, which blamed the government for race-exclusive policies that fomented poverty, housing crises, unemployment, and discrimination. The film commemorates the landmark report and hints at lessons for a world where racism continues to be a divisive, damaging force.
Michelle Ferrari
Director
Cameo George
Executive Producer
Connie Honeycutt
Producer
Michelle Ferrari
Producer
Karl Dawson
Editor
Michelle Ferrari
Writer
Kristen Huntley
Additional Editing
Scott Greenhaw
Assistant Editor
Josh Margolis
Associate Producer
Nehemiah Bester
Associate Producer
Rafael de la Uz
Cinematography
Antonio Rossi
Cinematography
Clare Major
Cinematography
Susan Bellows
Executive Producer