Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story

2018
4.4
24 reviews
TV-14
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Season 1 episodes (14)

1 Stand Your Ground
7/30/18
The killing of African American teen Trayvon Martin devastates his family and turns a town upside down when police refuse to arrest the killer, George Zimmerman, because of Florida's Stand Your Ground Law.
2 The Elephant in the Room
8/6/18
Trayvon Martin is the top story in America exposing racial injustice. President Obama's remarks create a political divide and Martin's parents endure attacks on their son's character as they continue to fight for an arrest.
3 Justice For George
8/13/18
Awaiting trial, Zimmerman's background is explored as he becomes an unlikely hero to the far right. Trayvon's parents are subject to grueling depositions, and a jury is seated in what is being called the trial of the century.
4 The Burden of Proof
8/27/18
The world watches as the trial of George Zimmerman begins in Florida. The prosecution fumbles and their strategy is questioned when they can't handle the most significant issue in the case: race.
5 Reasonable Doubt
9/3/18
Zimmerman's team capitalizes on the faults of the prosecution and focuses their defense on race, criminalizing Trayvon Martin. The public waits for a verdict that will have deep repercussions on the nation's future.
6 Et Tu, America
9/10/18
Zimmerman's acquittal sparks the Black Lives Matter movement and a white lash that helps elect Donald Trump. Thedebate about gun control rages as Zimmerman walks the street with a loaded gun.
6 Et Tu, America
9/10/18
Season-only
Zimmerman's acquittal sparks the Black Lives Matter movement and a white lash that helps elect Donald Trump. Thedebate about gun control rages as Zimmerman walks the street with a loaded gun.
101 Official Trailer
7/16/18
Watch the official trailer for Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story - a six-part documentary series that goes behind the headlines to expose the circumstances that led to the tragic killing of Trayvon Martin and the enduring legacy his death inspired.
102 The Making of Rest in Power - Behind the Headlines
7/23/18
Trayvon Martin's parents and the filmmakers behind the series share their personal perspectives and insights on the making of the six-part, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story.
103 Behind the Story Episode 1: Stand Your Ground
8/6/18
Season-only
Delve deeper into the making of Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, as the filmmakers and Trayvon's parents share their insights and perspectives on the night that would change America forever.
104 Behind the Story Episode 2: The Elephant In The Room
8/7/18
Season-only
Delve deeper into the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement, as Trayvon Martin's parents and the filmmakers behind the series explore how the aftermath of Travyon's death led to the inception of a new civil rights movement.
105 Behind the Story Episode 3: Justice For George
8/14/18
Season-only
The filmmakers behind Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story reflect on George Zimmerman as one man within a larger, like-minded culture.
107 Behind the Story Episode 5: Reasonable Doubt
9/4/18
Season-only
The filmmakers discuss how the series delves deeper into the trial and tactics of George Zimmerman's defense team.
108 Behind the Story Episode 6: Et Tu, America
9/11/18
Season-only
The filmmakers reflect on the final chapter of Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, current day race relations, and the enduring legacy of Trayvon's life and death.

About this show

From executive producer Shawn Carter and The Cinemart, Rest in Power:The Trayvon Martin Story examines the life and legacy of Trayvon Martin.The 6-part documentary series looks at one of the most talked-about and controversial events of the last decade.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
24 reviews
Rebecca pierre
June 20, 2020
I feel sad and scare l have one son,one daughter ,Nephews,nices it's can happen any of us. Dear God bless us
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Geovana Martins
November 22, 2019
Beautifully done. RIP Trayvon Martin and all other black lives before and since him.
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James Hill
August 28, 2019
Awesome !
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