A 26-year-old school teacher from Austin, Texas, faces a violent arrest during a routine traffic stop by a white police officer.
“A Routine Encounter Takes A Bad Turn”
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A 26-year-old school teacher from Austin, Texas, faces a violent arrest during a routine traffic stop by a white police officer.
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Breaion King was stopped by a white police officer in Austin, Texas, during a routine traffic stop. The encounter escalated, leading to her arrest. Dashcam footage captures the event, presenting a firsthand account of the incident. King, a 26-year-old school teacher, recounts her experience and its aftermath. Directed by Kate Davis and David Heilbroner, "Traffic Stop" lasts 31 minutes and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2018.
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Why Watch
- See Breaion King's perspective during a traffic stop.
- Watch the events that led to King's arrest unfold.
- Find out how the film addresses police interactions.
Did You Know
- Traffic Stop was nominated for an Academy Award at the 90th Academy Awards.
- The film received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Short Documentary in 2019.
- Breaion King is a school teacher from Austin, Texas.
- The documentary has a runtime of 31 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Traffic Stop?
Traffic Stop was directed by Kate Davis and David Heilbroner.
What is the runtime of Traffic Stop?
Traffic Stop has a runtime of 31 minutes.
What awards was Traffic Stop nominated for?
Traffic Stop was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject and an Emmy for Outstanding Short Documentary.
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