The Body Politic

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A portrait of Brandon Scott, Baltimore’s youngest Black Mayor, during his mayoral campaign and first year presiding over a city plagued by homicide.
What happens following an electoral victory? When does change begin? The Body Politic explores these themes through its portrait of Scott, during his leadership campaign and first year as Mayor of Baltimore, a city plagued by funding shortages and escalating crime. Director Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough captures Scott in action, whether he’s tackling press conferences, dealing with a variety of political opponents, watching the trial of George Floyd’s killer, or spending time with Baltimore’s residents and groups with a vested interest in saving their city. Scott is viewed by some as a contender for the national stage – those who have the audacity to dream that his commitment to healing a fractured yet resilient city is a hope they can believe in.

Film details

  • Director(s)
    Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough
  • Country(s)
    USA
  • Year
    2023
  • Duration
    90 mins
  • Executive producer(s)
    Marilyn Ness, Rudy Valdez, Katy Chevigny
  • Producer(s)
    Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough , Dawne Langford
  • Cinematography
    John Benam, Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough
  • Co-Producer(s)
    Clarke M Lyons
  • Editing
    Thomas Niles
  • Sound
    Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough
  • Language(s)
    English
  • Certification
    Unclassified 18+

Book tickets

The Body Politic + Q&A
Thu 15 June 18:15 - 20:05
Showroom - Warner Chappell Production Music Screen 4
Q&A with director Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough, producer Dawne Langford & Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott . Moderated by Matt Carey
The Body Politic + Q&A
Fri 16 June 12:45 - 14:35
Curzon - Screen 3
Q&A with director Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough & producer Dawne Langford. Moderated by Zinha Morgan-Bennett
The Body Politic + Q&A
Sun 18 June 10:15 - 12:05
The Light - Screen 9
Q&A with Associate Producer Jahsol Drummond. Moderated by Carol Nahra

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