Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story (2018)
This six-part docuseries focuses on the killing of unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, whose killer was allowed to go free after he claimed self defense.
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Episode 1 - Stand Your Ground
Release Date: 2018-07-30The 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.
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Episode 2 - The Elephant in the Room
Release Date: 2018-08-06Nationwide 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.
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Episode 3 - Justice for George
Release Date: 2018-08-13George 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.
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Episode 4 - The Burden of Proof
Release Date: 2018-08-27As George Zimmerman's trial gains international attention, the prosecution is prevented from discussing possible racist motivations for the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
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Episode 5 - Reasonable Doubt
Release Date: 2018-09-03George Zimmerman's legal team capitalizes on the mistakes of the prosecution and describes Trayvon Martin as the aggressor, while the public awaits a verdict.
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Episode 6 - Et Tu, America
Release Date: 2018-09-10As 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.