In 1973, four young African-American men stealing guns for self-defense in Brooklyn were cornered by the NYPD. A violent gun battle killed a police officer, beginning the longest hostage siege in NYPD history. The NYPD’s 130-year-old policy was to deliver an ultimatum, then respond with deadly force. Could visionary police psychologist Harvey Schlossberg convince his superiors to do the unthinkable – negotiate with “criminals” – and save twelve hostages from an impending bloodbath? In never-before-seen film and gripping interviews with survivors, HOLD YOUR FIRE uncovers what really happened in this landmark event with the potential to revolutionize American policing.
Directed by Stefan Forbes
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Letterboxd
3.4 / 5
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Crew
Fab 5 Freddy
Producer
Gregory King
Sound Designer
Sam Pollard
Consulting Producer
Gregory King
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Popular Reviews
3 reviews
Jack J
8.2★ · 05/19/22
A fascinating doc examining the conceit of forgiveness and asking how far is to far. The aesthetic that’s built by the footage is one that could be lived in forever, but the harsh realities of what is at play come in like a tank.
A fascinating doc examining the conceit of forgiveness and asking how far is to far. The aesthetic that’s built by the footage is one that could be lived in forever, but the harsh realities of what is at play come in like a tank.
