New Documentary Showcases the Local Voices that Continue to Make Lasting Change in the Twin Cities Following George Floyd's Murder
- The film titled 612: Darkness in the Land of Nice held its debut screening on May 23, 2025, at Justice Page Middle School in the Twin Cities, featuring the stories of local individuals driving change since the death of George Floyd.
- Floyd's killing by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020, sparked protests and unrest centered in the Twin Cities that drew widespread media alongside community activism.
- The film, directed by Diem Van Groth, features grassroots efforts like the Rondo Land Bridge Project and V3 Sports Community Center led by local youth near Floyd's death site.
- Van Groth highlighted the importance of encouraging and empowering youth, believing that they hold the key to future advancements through community strength and leadership.
- The documentary will screen at festivals nationally with hopes of streaming distribution to broaden awareness of ongoing social transformation in the region.
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After George Floyd's death, media descended on Minnesota. Reporters recall the chaos of it all
ROCHESTER — Five years ago, media from across the country descended on Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. In less than 24 hours after Floyd died, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand justice for Floyd. The protests quickly devolved into chaos and destruction in the city. Protests would soon spread across the world, but the Twin Cities became the epicenter of the issue. The Rochester Post …
612: Darkness in the Land of Nice Premieres May 23 in Minneapolis
The new documentary 612: Darkness in the Land of Nice by Diem Van Groth explores Minnesota’s youth-led uprising, racial justice, and grassroots solutions. Premieres May 23. The post In 2020, Minnesota youth changed the world appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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