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Critic Joyce Slaton
rated 8

...compelling, awful, and impossible to look away from.

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Cast & Crew

Roee Messinger
Director
Barack Obama
As Self
Al Sharpton
As Self
LeBron James
As Self
Kobe Bryant
As Self (archive footage)

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American Trial: The Eric Garner Story is a documentary that reenacts the trial that could have taken place following the death of Eric Garner, who was killed by a police officer's chokehold in 2014. The film uses real-life witnesses and evidence to examine the case and explore issues of accountability, race, and police-civilian relations. By presenting the trial that never happened, the documentary allows viewers to decide for themselves whether the officer was guilty. With no script and a focus on balanced storytelling, American Trial provides a unique and compelling look at a critical moment in American history.

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American Trial: The Eric Garner Story was released in theaters on May 29, 2020.