Strong Island (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, Strong Island is a documentary film directed by Yance Ford, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Examining the violent death of the filmmaker’s brother and the judicial system that allowed his killer to go free, this documentary interrogates murderous fear and racialized perception, and re-imagines the wreckage in catastrophe’s wake, challenging us to change.
Who’s in it. Strong Island stars Yance Ford as Himself, Harvey Walker as Himself, Kevin Myers as Himself and Barbara Dunmore Ford as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Strong Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strong Island page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strong Island (2017)?
- In US, Strong Island is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strong Island worth watching?
- Strong Island holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strong Island?
- Strong Island stars Yance Ford, Harvey Walker, Kevin Myers, Barbara Dunmore Ford and Lauren Ford.
- When was Strong Island released?
- Strong Island was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.