Hold Your Fire
3.4
Documentary
2021
93 min
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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.
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"Wow! Brilliantly produced and edited doc. I love these windows into gritty 1970s NYC and it doesn’t get grittier than this. The story compassionately unfolds while shining a light on the horrific, blatant racism that proliferated the NYPD at the time. It helps the viewer understand where the criminals’ came from that led them to a desperate act that dominoes into the tragic death of an officer. This doc will keep you on the edge of seat like no other and to consider if redemption is possible."
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Jacqueline Howard
