American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

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.

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This documentary examines the tragic death of Eric Garner and the subsequent legal proceedings that followed his fatal encounter with NYPD. Through interviews and evidence, it traces how systemic failures and procedural obstacles prevented accountability, leaving viewers confronted with questions about justice and policing in America.

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