Pierre breaks down how the Netflix action film exposes “the injustice of civil asset forfeiture.”
Warning: This article contains spoilers forRebel Ridge.
Under the law, they can keep that property even if the owner is never criminally charged.
Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond and AnnaSophia Robb as Summer McBride in ‘Rebel Ridge.'.Allyson Riggs/Netflix
This controversial practice is a major source of funding for police who engage in it.
Still, he can’t do it without his sidekick, Robb’s court clerk, McBride.
Both stars are proud of howRebel Ridgeexplores the injustice their characters combat.
Don Johnson as Chief Sandy Burnne and Emory Cohen as Officer Steve Lann in ‘Rebel Ridge.'.Allyson Riggs/Netflix
It highlights our abilities as individuals to make a change," says Pierre.
“It highlights our ability as individuals to actively not be complicit and to make a choice.”
She adds, It takes place in a small town, but it really speaks to a larger audience.
Being an ally to someone and making that impossible choice ultimately changes society at large."
Rebel Ridge,written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier,is streaming now on Netflix.
