The Glass Shield
“In a world filled with violence... his only weapon is the truth!”
1994 · 1 h 49 min
Directed by 
Charles Burnett
Charles BurnettCast
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Plot
A young Black rookie deputy in Los Angeles discovers corruption and racism among his fellow officers.
Sinekatalog’s take
Charles Burnett's drama, with Michael Boatman, Lori Petty and Ice Cube, is angry and honest.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.1 / 10 (3,801 votes)
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