Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
Season 1
2018 • 6 Episodes
Episodes
1. Stand Your Ground
July 30, 2018
The killing of African-American teen Trayvon Martin left his family looking for answers when police refused to arrest George Zimmerman due to Florida's Stand Your Ground law.
2. The Elephant in the Room
August 6, 2018
Nationwide protests erupt as Trayvon Martin's parents continue to fight for an arrest, and President Obama's remarks on the case spark a political divide.
3. Justice for George
August 13, 2018
George Zimmerman becomes an unlikely hero for the far right, his legal team is assembled as the trial approaches, and the jury selection process comes to an end.
4. The Burden of Proof
August 27, 2018
As George Zimmerman's trial gains international attention, the prosecution is prevented from discussing possible racist motivations for the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
5. Reasonable Doubt
September 3, 2018
George Zimmerman's legal team capitalizes on the mistakes of the prosecution and describes Trayvon Martin as the aggressor, while the public awaits a verdict.
6. Et Tu, America
September 10, 2018
As George Zimmerman's acquittal and more murders of African Americans spark the Black Lives Matter movement, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin work to make a difference.