about the film
Ferguson 365 provides a historical context of the racial divide that exists in Missouri, and how the once Caucasian suburb of Ferguson has, over time, transformed into a predominately African-American community that erupted in social unrest in response to the shooting death of unarmed African-American teenager, Michael Brown Jr. With a unique local's viewpoint and unprecedented access into the community, Christopher uncovers the untold story and perspective of the Ferguson natives and activists and the wedge separating them from law enforcement and local government. Ferguson 365 follows the story both locally and across the country as the Black Lives Matter movement builds momentum concurrently with the presidential political race in response to more slain civilians, with 'Ferguson' as its foundation. After a scathing Department of Justice report, the film follows the stories of sacrifice, triumph, and tragedy from and a core group of activists of various backgrounds fighting a pivotal test to see if true reform will once and for all, be brought to Ferguson.
AWARDS & PRESS
Articles - Print - Radio - TV
NEWSWEEK
‘Six Years On From Mike Brown’s Death, I Have Not Seen The Change We Need’ (8.9.20)
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
Black Citizen Journalists Fill Trust Gap In St. Louis Media Landscape (7.24.20)
St. louis magazine
“Ferguson 365” Director Chris Phillips Puts Protests In Context (7.15.20)
THE WASHINGTON POST
‘Nothing Has Changed’: Ferguson Grapples With Legacy In Wake Of Floyd Protests
KMOX 1120 - RADIO INTERVIEW WITH CAROL DANIEL
‘It’s Like Ferguson 2.0’: Flilmmaker From St. Louis Is Documenting Minneapolis Protests (5.29.20)
AL JAZEERA
Mike Brown: The Death That Shook Ferguson (8.10.19)
The Associated press
Filmmaker Chris Phillips Talks About The Impact Of Michael Brown’s Death (8.9.19)
The washington post
The Forgotten Ferguson (6.15.18)
KMOV-4 INTERVIEW - FERGUSON 365 FREE THEATRICAL SCREENINGS
Filmmaker Behind Ferguson Documentary: A Lof Of Perspectives Are Misunderstood (8.9.17)
J. Cole "4 Your Eyez Only" Documentary on HBO
Director Christopher Phillips Featured In Grammy-nominated Rapper's Documentary That Visits Ferguson (4.15.17)
The Nine NETWORK - STAY TUNED STL
Stay Tuned | Eyes On The Prize | Director Chris Phillips On His Film "Ferguson 365" (5.9.16)
Berkeley Journal of Sociology
Filming in Ferguson: 100 Days | 100 Seconds (3.22.16)
CNN
What's Changed In Ferguson Since Michael Brown's Death? (8.9.15)
The Huffington Post
Protestors Arrested At Demonstrations After 6-Month Vigil For Michael Brown (2.10.15)
Greater University Service Foundation
Introducing the "Canfield Drive" Documentary Film (1.27.15)
AdvocateByDesign.org
Filming Ferguson: AN Interview with Christopher Phillips (11.28.14)
89.3 KPCC
Radio Interview - '100 Days in Ferguson': New Film Documents Community After Michael Brown Shooting (11.25.14)
St. Louis American
'Four Way Stop,' 'Ferguson 365' Earn Prizes at SLIFF (11.19.15)
HIP HOP WEEKLY
FERGUSON 100 DAYS | 100 SECONDS
BBC
Michael Brown Shooting: Ferguson residents React (8.18.14)
Director Christopher Phillips on STL Up Late
WINNER - AWARD OF MERIT
2016 IMPACTDocs Competition
Video
Festivals
Greenwich International Film Festival - Greenwich, Connecticut
San Francisco Documentary Festival - San Francisco, California
Ennesimo Film Festival - Fiorano Modenese, Italy
Arizona International Film Festival, Tuscon, Arizona // BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Bare Bones International Film and Music Festival - Muskogee, Oklahoma
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival - Dubuque, Iowa
Columbus International Film Festival - Columbus, Ohio
Capital City Film Festival - Lansing, Michigan
Athens International Film and Video Festival - Athens, Ohio
Albany Film Festival - Albany, California // BEST IN SHOW, BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Impact DOCS Competition // Award of Merit
St. Louis International Film Festival - St. Louis Missouri // BEST LOCAL SHORT
