JUST A FEW BAD COPS (2016)

This 2016 documentary, directed by Tony Papa and produced by the Drug Policy Alliance, examines the pervasive culture of corruption and brutality within U.S. law enforcement, challenging the notion that police misconduct is limited to isolated "bad apples." It follows the personal stories of victims and whistleblowers, including cases of wrongful convictions, excessive force, and systemic racism, while highlighting the role of qualified immunity and union protections in shielding officers from accountability. Through interviews with affected families, legal experts, and reformers, the film argues for structural reforms to address institutional failures in policing, drawing from real-life incidents in cities like New York and Baltimore to advocate for community-based alternatives to traditional law enforcement.