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NYPD: Biggest Gang in New York?

Documentary following the 'cop watchers' of New York, who use their phones and cameras to monitor the police, film arrests and expose alleged brutality.

Documentary which examines the issue of police brutality in America by focusing on the largest force in the USA - the NYPD. The programme follows the 'cop watchers', people who chase the police in a cat-and-mouse game to film arrests and expose possible brutality. The programme also meets whistleblowing NYPD officers who allege systemic racism in the department. Filmed over three months by award-winning film-maker Ben Steele, this film offers an alternative perspective on New York's finest.

44 minutes

Last on

Thu 16 Aug 201800:10
BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

Credits

Camera OperatorBen Steele
ProducerBen Steele
DirectorBen Steele
Executive ProducerMark Rubens
Executive ProducerMax Welch

Broadcasts

  • Tue 2 Aug 201622:45
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Tue 2 Aug 201623:10
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Mon 22 Aug 201601:45
    BBC Two
  • Wed 15 Aug 201823:45
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Thu 16 Aug 201800:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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