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The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. accidentally triggered his medical alert pendant at 5:22am. By 7:00am he was dead.

20217.31h 23m

Overview

Based on the true story of the events that led to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers who were dispatched to check on him.

Directed by David Midell
Written by David Midell
Produced by Enrico Natale, David Midell
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Top Cast

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.

Enrico Natale

Enrico Natale

Officer Michael Rossi

Ben Marten

Ben Marten

Officer Patrick Jackson

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Angela Peel

Tonyia Greenhill

Tom McElroy

Tom McElroy

Sergeant Flannigan

LaRoyce Hawkins

LaRoyce Hawkins

Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.

Christopher R Ellis

Christopher R Ellis

Officer Talbot

Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose

Candace Wade

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Antonio Polk

Officer Evans

Dexter Zollicoffer

Dexter Zollicoffer

Roland Green

Themes & Keywords

policebased on true storyracismnew york state

About The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain is a mystery, thriller, drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of police, based on true story, racism, new york state. Directed by David Midell, it stars Frankie Faison, Enrico Natale, Ben Marten. Based on the true story of the events that led to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers who were dispatched to check on him.

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