February 4, 1999, Amadou Diallo was gunned down in a hail of 41 bullets (hit 19 times) by 4 New York City Police Officers. The people took to the streets charging the NYPD with police brutality and over the next two years that followed, a series of marches and protests was set into motion that would forever change the lives of New Yorkers. 365 Days of Marching- the Amadou Diallo Story recounts that bitter and yet compelling part of New York City history.
Maysles Documentary Center (MDC) is a Harlem-based nonprofit organization committed to community, education, and documentary film. We use filmmaking to amplify and expand under-represented artists and narratives, while empowering young filmmakers in creative self-expression, communicating ideas, and advocating needs.