During three years of unparalleled violence in Baltimore, CHARM CITY delivers an unexpectedly candid, observational portrait of those left on the frontlines. With grit, fury, and compassion, a group of police, citizens, and government officials grapple with the consequences of violence and try to reclaim their future.
Premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, Shortlisted for the 2019 Academy Award® - Best Documentary Feature, New York Times Critic’s Pick, Independent Lens PBS 2019 · Emmy nominated for Best Documentary in Government and Politics 2020.
Director: Marilyn Ness
Producer: Katy Chevigny
Associate Producer: Simon Mendes