brutality

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Throw in the fact that Ryan Coogler’s historical horror smash “Sinners” was up for a record 16 awards, and genuine, defiant progress in the face of constant inhuman brutality seemed like a real possibility.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Ryan Coogler launched his career with an indie look at police brutality in America.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Crump is known for representing relatives of victims of high-profile police brutality cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Over the past two weeks, the clash between good and evil has seemed to be approaching a climax, and the brutality has escalated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

But he was always swearing that he would do better; it was, perhaps, the brutality of his penitence that had kept them together for so long.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin