Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. is the Answer (2017) User Reviews

The time for action is now.

[chancemglenn · 10/10 · 4 August 2017]

Each day, each headline, underscores the need to act. Right now, no waiting. This film begins the conversation that needs to be had in America. While it is focused on the African-American community this impacts EVERYONE. This documentary is well crafted and tells a compelling story. Unfortunately, we don't know how it will end.

L.O.V.E. is active, it is an action. Let's move people!

A must see!!! Educational and provocative!!!

[beware-39592 · 10/10 · 13 November 2018]

I am better for watching this movie! It not only reveals a problem, but provides a solution.

A possible solution to a SERIOUS problem!

[coachscorpion · 10/10 · 13 November 2018]

We all see a different America today. Especially if you are a man or woman of color. Things constantly happen in Chicago that sadly make me shake my head. The battlefield is not just Chicago, but every big city. This documentary views the issue from both sides, and offers valid solutions.

Well worth the watch

[jtkumario · 10/10 · 16 December 2018]

Blown away by the interviewed and amazing stories. Loved the DOJ guy and Marvin, of course the Lt., and the testimony of the Benton Harbor friends.

A wonderful vision presented about police living, eating, walking in their patrolled communities, and grieving with protesters. About police being seen as uncles and friends rather than sources of terror, and communities coming to police themselves.

Thank you for making this film. Looking forward to what's next.

A phenomenal film

[ssmartinc · 10/10 · 24 January 2021]

From beginning to end the film challenges your thinking, calls forth your better angels and gives us hope for a better future.

We can all work together again...

[beaven2 · 10/10 · 28 June 2023]

Imagine a place where cops and citizens are both working towards the same goal! This is possible with AJ's vision. This documentary is just the first step in seeing how change can happen for all of us! From the challenge of working in a field where you are more likely to die by suicide than on the job, the pressure put on our first responders is unfair. Their biases are built up, without any support to address them. We need to work together to build community, grow community, and support each other in a way that is unprecedented. Take a moment and watch what the reality is for cops, black citizens, and out children. It will be eye opening for you!!

Riveting and important

[harveysomers · 10/10 · 16 January 2021]

We have been living in a "zero tolerance" environment for policing since the 1990s. This impactful documentary examines the divisions that have resulted. Seen through the eyes of both community members and police officers, these divisions are clear as is the way forward: we need to meet each other, talk to each other, establish the connections that overcome the divisions. Love may be the answer, but returning to the type of community policing we gave up would also be critical.