In the midst of a once-in-a-century pandemic, a video goes viral showing the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Within days, outrage, and protests, spread nationwide.
In the days following George Floyd's death, protests erupt across the country, including Southern California's Fairfax and Santa Monica areas. Amidst the chaos, two protesters stand up to looters who they fear may jeopardize the cause.
As the National Guard is deployed throughout Los Angeles, memories of the 1992 LA riots are brought to the fore. 30 years later, one Good Samaritan who lived through the riots, finds herself mistakenly detained by police.
As protesters call for an end to police brutality, the debate over policing heats up. For some, the answer is improved training and accountability, for others, the solution is defunding, or the abolishment of law enforcement altogether.
A year after George Floyd's death, a jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty, but has justice been served? A year later, does Congress have the political capital to pass police reform? A year later, where do a new generation of activists go next?
