Behind the Lens
Peter Nicks Navigates Opposing Worlds in 'The Force'
Episode 2 | 7m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
A look inside a filmmaker's effort to document the Oakland Police for two turbulent years
Inspired in part by the HBO series 'The Wire' and drawing on his own experiences with law enforcement, Bay Area filmmaker Peter Nicks of 'The Force' spent two years embedded with the Oakland Police, capturing the most turbulent period in the department's history.
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Behind the Lens is a local public television program presented by KQED
Behind the Lens
Peter Nicks Navigates Opposing Worlds in 'The Force'
Episode 2 | 7m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Inspired in part by the HBO series 'The Wire' and drawing on his own experiences with law enforcement, Bay Area filmmaker Peter Nicks of 'The Force' spent two years embedded with the Oakland Police, capturing the most turbulent period in the department's history.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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