Roberto Minervini proves himself an intrepid investigator of America’s margins with this immersive study of Black communities left reeling by 2017’s rash of race-related murders. These travesties may’ve left many Americans unwilling to look in the mirror for fear of what they might glimpse staring back, but Minervini is unflinching as he imparts the anguish of those betrayed by their own country and left fighting for justice and basic human dignity. This is undoubtedly one of 2018’s most powerful films.

Director: Roberto Minervini

Runtime: 123 mins