Detroit, 1967: The black population has been suffering from discrimination and social injustice for many years. On a heated summer's day, the conflict finally escalates and street fights break out - the riots last a whole five days, with soldiers moving into the city to support the security forces. In the midst of these confusing events, gunshots are reported one evening from the predominantly black Algiers Motel, which is then stormed by police and military. A guest dies in the process, and the ensuing investigation quickly escalates as the cops, led by patrol cop Philip Krauss (Will Poulter), begin to use brutal means to pressure the guests, including singer Larry (Algee Smith), his best friend Fred (Jacob Latimore) and security guard Melvin Dismukes (John Boyega), in interrogations...
Detroit, 1967: The black population has been suffering from discrimination and social injustice for many years. On a heated summer's day, the conflict finally escalates and street fights break out - the riots last a whole five days, with soldiers moving into the city to support the security forces. In the midst of these confusing events, gunshots are reported one evening from the predominantly black Algiers Motel, which is then stormed by police and military. A guest dies in the process, and the ensuing investigation quickly escalates as the cops, led by patrol cop Philip Krauss (Will Poulter), begin to use brutal means to pressure the guests, including singer Larry (Algee Smith), his best friend Fred (Jacob Latimore) and security guard Melvin Dismukes (John Boyega), in interrogations...