Nate Parker developing documentary about Michael Brown case
Actor Nate Parker is teaming up with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg to develop a documentary about the struggles of African-American men in the U.S. following the death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
The 18 year old was killed by police officer Darren Wilson during a shoplifting investigation in August (14).
The incident and Wilson's subsequent acquittal of murder charges
have sparked violent protests throughout the U.S. and now Non-Stop
star Parker and Berg have launched an Indiegogo.com fundraising
campaign for Black Male Crisis.
A statement on the crowdfunding site reads: "In response to the
growing problem of racial disparity due to the ongoing
dehumanization of black men, actor and activist Nate Parker is
setting out on a journey of investigation.
"He will venture into black communities to speak to various
stakeholders about the crisis facing these men. Through the
examination of specific cases, Nate will create relevant and
responsive discourse with the intention of mining strong and
tangible solutions to combat this ever-growing crisis."
Parker and Berg's campaign closes on 5 January (15).