On the night of February 9, 2020, a racist attacker shot and killed nine young people in Hanau, leaving behind mourning families and survivors who fight not just for their lost loved ones but also for truth and justice.
Director Marcin Wierzchowski accompanies the victims’ loved ones as they navigate grief and loss, documenting their struggle for justice, their calls for acknowledgement and their determination not to be treated as second-class citizens. They expose the structural racism expressed not only in the crime itself but also how they are treated by the authorities.
As politicians search for the right words and many questions regarding the crime go unanswered, those left behind set out to find answers themselves. Together, they reconstruct the events of the night of the attack, endeavour to ensure it is not forgotten and demand consequences. As time passes, public awareness wanes, yet the families continue their fight: a fight for justice, a fight to remember those who were murdered.
This screening will be followed by a Q&A and discussion between director Marcin Wierzchowski and Paul Leworthy, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the School of Modern Languages, Newcastle University.
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Running Time: 2hrs 12mins
Certificate: 18
Content Guidance: Racism, animal cruelty/abuse, bereavement/death
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