It was released in virtual cinema on February 19, 2021, by MTV Documentary Films.

[1][2] The film also screened at AFI Docs on June 20, 2019.

[4] The film was released in virtual cinema on February 19, 2021.

[5] 17 Blocks received positive reviews from film critics.

[6] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 79 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".