American Trial: The Eric Garner Story(2020)
You Are the Jury in the Trial That Never Happened
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story Synopsis
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.
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story (2020) is a documentary film directed by Roee Messinger, released on May 29, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Barack Obama, Bill de Blasio, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.
- Director:
- Roee Messinger
- Producers:
- Roee Messinger, Alena Svyatova
- Cinematographer:
- Ari Rothschild
- Status:
- Released
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for American Trial: The Eric Garner Story before you stream it.
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barack Obama
as Self
Bill de Blasio
as Self
LeBron James
as Self
Kobe Bryant
as Self (archive footage)
Alan Dershowitz
as Self
Michael Baden
as Self
Al Sharpton
as Self
Kimberlé Crenshaw
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Roee Messinger, produced by Roee Messinger and Alena Svyatova.
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American Trial: The Eric Garner Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Trial: The Eric Garner Story online?
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American Trial: The Eric Garner Story (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in American Trial: The Eric Garner Story?
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The main cast of American Trial: The Eric Garner Story (2020) includes Barack Obama, Bill de Blasio, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Alan Dershowitz. The film was directed by Roee Messinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Trial: The Eric Garner Story released?
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American Trial: The Eric Garner Story was released on May 29, 2020 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is there a trailer for American Trial: The Eric Garner Story?
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Yes. The official American Trial: The Eric Garner Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.