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American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 29, 2020

Runtime

1h 40m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

Director

Roee Messinger

Description

By depicting real-life witnesses and actual evidence in a courtroom setting, American Trial will tell the story of the trial that may have occurred had NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo been indicted for the killing of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York. Using the trial as a conduit, this documentary will examine accountability, race and police/civilian relations in New York City and beyond.