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View the Quicktime trailer for the documentary film “Shielded Brutality”, which documents a 30-year scandal of police torture and political cover-up in Chicago

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In addition to the disturbing anecdotes of abuse and torture recounted by multiple witnesses, Commissioners continually pressed testifying attorneys and legal scholars for help in figuring out how to punish the perpetrating officers despite the failed investigation by the Special Prosecutors.

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Peter discusses creative and inexpensive strategies for finding and reaching a core audience for your film, regardless of subject matter. He goes on to discuss how to distribute your film (once you’ve reached your core audience) in a way where you retain the rights to and control of the film.

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Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to pass three of four resolutions relating to Chicago’s history of police torture (the Jon Burge Scandal); the fourth has been sent to committee. All of the resolutions were sponsored by Commissioner Earlean Collins. The three resolutions that passed are as follows:

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Dr. Morris’s commentary was deeply thoughtful, insightful, and passionate as he discussed his thoughts regarding Chicago’s history of police torture and issues of social justice in general. I am very grateful to him for taking the time to participate. Below are a couple of stills from the interview:

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