What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?
2019, English. Directed by Roberto Minervini.
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 in a country that is not on their side. Meanwhile, the Black Panthers prepare a large-scale protest against police brutality.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? is streaming on MUBI in India.
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- Released
- 16 August 2019
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Roberto Minervini
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What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?: quick answers
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How long is What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire??
What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? have a post-credits scene?
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What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? on?
What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire??
If you liked What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?, try O.J.: Made in America, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, Naqoyqatsi.
Who directed What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire??
What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? (2019) was directed by Roberto Minervini and stars Judy Hill, Dorothy Hill, Michael Nelson.