The Cops Don't Know
2016 single by Lenny Henry
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"The Cops Don't Know" is the first track and single from the New Millennium Blues album by Lenny Henry.[1] It was released by Made in Soho Music in April 2016. The song was written by Lenny Henry and the music is composed by Jakko Jakszyk.[2][3] The official music video was produced by Chris Porter and directed by Sam Chegini. "The Cops Don't Know" is about racism and police brutality in the United States.[4] The story tells of a failure of a society to truly address the problem of fear and hate of the other. The main thrust is Black Lives Matter.[5]
| "The Cops Don't Know" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Lenny Henry | |
| from the album New Millennium Blues | |
| Language | English |
| Released | April 2016 |
| Label | Made in Soho Music |
| Composer | Jakko Jakszyk |
| Lyricist | Lenny Henry |
| Producer | Chris Porter |
Awards
- Plural+ FERA-LUCERO Award – Plural+ Youth Video Festival 2016[4]
- Music Video of the Month – The Monthly Film Festival, Glasgow - 2016
- Best Music Video – ShortPole London - Summer 2016
Nominations
- Best Music Video – Portobello Film Festival, London 2016
- Best Music Video – The Smalls Film Festival, London 2016
- Best Music Video – Filmquest Film Festival, Utah, USA 2016
- Best Music Video – TMC London Film Festival, London 2016
- Best Music Video – Los Angeles CineFest, LA, USA 2016
- Best Music Video – Direct Short Online Film Festival 2016
