Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
TV Show · Documentary

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story examines the life and legacy of Trayvon Martin. The six-part documentary series looks at one of the most controversial events of the last decade, including the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement that followed.

2018 · 43m
  • 14+

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Stand Your Ground
    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.
    42m
  • EPISODE 2
    The Elephant in the Room
    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.
    42m
  • EPISODE 3
    Justice for George
    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.
    42m
  • EPISODE 4
    The Burden of Proof
    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.
    42m
  • EPISODE 5
    Reasonable Doubt
    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.
    42m
  • EPISODE 6
    Et Tu, America
    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.
    43m

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Cast & Crew

  • Jay-Z
    Producer
  • Sybrina Fulton
    Producer
  • T‌M
    Tracy Martin
    Producer
  • C‌S
    Chachi Senior
    Producer
  • M‌G
    Michael Gasparro
    Producer
  • Jenner Furst
    Producer
  • Julia Willoughby Nason
    Producer
  • Nick Sandow
    Producer

About

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story

Documentary

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story examines the life and legacy of Trayvon Martin. The six-part documentary series looks at one of the most controversial events of the last decade, including the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement that followed.

14+

COMMON SENSE

Dramatic docu about birth of Black Lives Matter movement.

Information

Studio
Paramount
Released
2018
Rated
TV-14
© 2018 Viacom International, Inc.

Languages

Original Audio
English (United States)
Audio

English (United States) , English (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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