Summaries

Tensions run high between black citizens and white cops in Jersey City when a black teenage boy is critically injured by a cop.

In an instant, life is forever changed for Brenton Butler and his family. After a white cop accidentally hits and critically injures a black teenager, a northeastern city explodes with racial tensions, an attempted cover-up and its aftermath, and the trial of the century.—ahmetkozan

When 15-year-old black cyclist Brenton Butler dies in a hit-and-run accident--with a white police officer behind the wheel of the vehicle--Jersey City explodes with racial tension. This crime drama explores the aftermath of the accident, which includes an attempted cover-up by the police department and a volatile trial. Assistant prosecutor KJ wants to prosecute the hit-and-run as a hate crime, in addition to a negligent homicide. The longer the case drags on without a resolution, the more tense the situation becomes.—Jwelch5742

Details

Keywords
  • cover up
  • alcoholism
  • tv mini series
  • closeted teenager
  • systemic racism
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Feb 22, 2018
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Netflix Site
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Netflix Fox 21 East 2 West Entertainment

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.00 : 1

Synopsis

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