Riot: From Rebellion to Redemption (2026)

Riot: From Rebellion to Redemption is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Documentary, History. Its listed tagline is “An in-depth look at The Newark Riots, a conflict that forever changed life in the area.”

This feature-length documentary offers a chilling look at the long-term effects of urban conflict on a city, its people, and its neighbors. More than just a dusty history lesson, this program brings viewers face-to-face with not only the racism and violence of the event, but the heartbreak that followed, and the ensuing determination of the people who refused to let the riot define or defeat them.

TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.

Release date: January 31, 2026 · Runtime: 56 minutes · Original language: English

Director: Kevin McLaughlin · Cast: Andre Braugher as Self - Narrator (voice), Cory Booker as Self, Ras Baraka as Self, Kenneth A. Gibson as Self, Sharpe James as Self

Genres: Documentary, History