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What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?

7.220192h 3mNRMovieDocumentary

Summer 2017, a string of brutal police killings of young African American men has sent shockwaves throughout the country. A Black community in the American South tries to cope with the lingering effects of the past and navigate their place…

DirectorRoberto Minervini
WriterRoberto Minervini
ProducersRoberto Minervini·Paolo Benzi

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Cast · Directed by Roberto Minervini

JHJudy Hill
Judy Hill
Self
DH
Dorothy Hill
Self
MN
Michael Nelson
Self
RK
Ronaldo King
Self
TT
Titus Turner
Self
AK
Ashlei King
Self
KG
Kevin Goodman
Self
KM
Krystal Muhammad
Self

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What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire??

What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? on Netflix?

No, What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? for free?

What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.