Screening + Q&A: Do Not Resist

The Frontline Club ventures across the pond with their U.S. Under the Lens film series! Leading up to the 2016 elections, this installment of the U.S. Under the Lens film series at The Frontline Club focusses on rapid militarisation of the police in the States. Do Not Resist is a powerful exploration of this topic. Opening on live footage in Ferguson, Missouri, the film then broadens its scope to present scenes from across the country — a conference presentation where the value of high-end weapons technologies is presented to potential police buyers; a community that has just received its very own military-grade tank; and a SWAT team arriving at a home to execute a warrant... Craig Atkinson filmed his directorial debut over two years and in 11 states. Through keen and thoughtful observances, Atkinson deftly presents the characters and stories that comprise this pressing issue. The result reveals a rare and surprising look into the increasingly disturbing realities of American police culture. Don't miss this award-winning film at The Frontline Club and Q&A session with the director!