'' The Force '' is a 2017 documentary film directed by Peter Nicks . The documentary describes two years of efforts by the Oakland Police Department to implement reforms against police misconduct and scandals , at a time of growing social unrest , protests demanding increased police accountability , and ongoing federal oversight . The film won the Documentary Directing Award at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and a Golden Gate Award at the 2017 San Francisco International Film Festival
2017 Sundance Film Festival
2017 Sundance Film Festival
The Force (2017 film)