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]]>According to its description “The six-part non-scripted documentary series will be the definitive look at one of the most talked-about and controversial events in the last decade that spurred the impactful worldwide ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.”
The case, which saw the 17-year-old Martin shot dead by George Zimmerman, was a much talked about case within the black lives matter movement. Despite Martin having been unarmed, Zimmerman was cleared off any wrongdoing and was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter, claiming that he acted in self-defense.
Jay Z made a surprise appearance at the peace walk in memory of Trayvon Martin on 9 February and serves as executive producer on the new series.
Jay Z praised Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, saying: “We want to make sure that we stand and support and never forget that Trayvon serves as a beacon of light to the people out here. So you guys will never have to go through the pain and hurt that these guys went through.
The post “Rest in power: The Trayvon Martin story” to premier in July appeared first on Entertainment For Us.
]]>The post “Rest in power: The Trayvon Martin story” to premier in July appeared first on Entertainment For Us.
]]>According to its description “The six-part non-scripted documentary series will be the definitive look at one of the most talked-about and controversial events in the last decade that spurred the impactful worldwide ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.”
The case, which saw the 17-year-old Martin shot dead by George Zimmerman, was a much talked about case within the black lives matter movement. Despite Martin having been unarmed, Zimmerman was cleared off any wrongdoing and was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter, claiming that he acted in self-defense.
Jay Z made a surprise appearance at the peace walk in memory of Trayvon Martin on 9 February and serves as executive producer on the new series.
Jay Z praised Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, saying: “We want to make sure that we stand and support and never forget that Trayvon serves as a beacon of light to the people out here. So you guys will never have to go through the pain and hurt that these guys went through.
The post “Rest in power: The Trayvon Martin story” to premier in July appeared first on Entertainment For Us.
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