Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story: Season 1

Air Date

July 30, 2018

Episodes

6 episodes

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story

Season 1

Episodes

Stand Your Ground

1. Stand Your Ground

July 30, 2018
43 min

The killing of African-American teen Trayvon Martin left his family looking for answers when police refused to arrest George Zimmerman due to Florida's Stand Your Ground law.

The Elephant in the Room

2. The Elephant in the Room

August 6, 2018
43 min

Nationwide protests erupt as Trayvon Martin's parents continue to fight for an arrest, and President Obama's remarks on the case spark a political divide.

Justice for George

3. Justice for George

August 13, 2018
43 min

George Zimmerman becomes an unlikely hero for the far right, his legal team is assembled as the trial approaches, and the jury selection process comes to an end.

4. The Burden of Proof

August 27, 2018
43 min

As George Zimmerman's trial gains international attention, the prosecution is prevented from discussing possible racist motivations for the shooting of Trayvon Martin.

5. Reasonable Doubt

September 3, 2018
43 min

George Zimmerman's legal team capitalizes on the mistakes of the prosecution and describes Trayvon Martin as the aggressor, while the public awaits a verdict.

6. Et Tu, America

September 10, 2018
42 min

As George Zimmerman's acquittal and more murders of African Americans spark the Black Lives Matter movement, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin work to make a difference.