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20174 minPGnews

Gun Violence Racial Justice

Erica Garner

20174 minPGnews

Erica Garner shares her father's death by NYPD chokehold and the ensuing protests for justice.

Gun Violence Racial Justice

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Channel: The New Yorker

Erica Garner

2017• 4 minPG

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Erica Garner shares her father's death by NYPD chokehold and the ensuing protests for justice.

Synopsis

Erica Garner recounts the pain of learning about her father's death due to a chokehold by NYPD officers. She reflects on the emotional turmoil following the incident, including the trial and the protests that erupted in response. Directed by Jenny Carchman, this documentary is part of 'We Are Witnesses,' which presents a portrait of crime and punishment in America. Garner's story highlights the impact of police violence and the ongoing struggle for justice within the community.

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