Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
The Real George Zimmerman
Season 1 E 3 • 08/13/2018
As George Zimmerman becomes a hero to white conservatives, he and his wife receive major donations and take steps to avoid federal scrutiny.

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The Real George Zimmerman
The Real George Zimmerman
As George Zimmerman becomes a hero to white conservatives, he and his wife receive major donations and take steps to avoid federal scrutiny.
08/13/2018
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Opening Pandora's Box
Opening Pandora's Box
Following the release of the 911 tapes, Trayvon Martin's story led to a polarized country.
07/30/2018
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Florida's Stand Your Ground Law
Florida's Stand Your Ground Law
Jeralyn Merritt, Marc Caputo, Joy-Ann Reid, Mike Spies and Lisa Graves discuss the effects of Florida's Stand Your Ground law.
07/30/2018
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Tracy Martin's Heartbreaking News
Tracy Martin's Heartbreaking News
Tracy Martin and Brandy Green recall the moment when they learned Trayvon Martin was dead.
07/30/2018
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71 Seconds
71 Seconds
Sybrina Fulton discusses the 71 seconds that were unaccounted for the night Trayvon Martin died.
07/30/2018
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Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton Discuss Grieving
Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton Discuss Grieving
Trayvon Martin's parents, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, talk about their lives following the death of their son.
07/30/2018
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Behind the Story - Stand Your Ground
Behind the Story - Stand Your Ground
Co-directors Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason and Trayon Martin's parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, talk about the implications of the Stand Your Ground law.
08/03/2018
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Trayvon's Last Phone Call
Trayvon's Last Phone Call
Trayvon Martin's friend Rachel Jeantel describes being on the phone with him in his final moments before getting shot.
08/06/2018
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Growing Up Black
Growing Up Black
Patrisse Cullors and Mychal Denzel Smith explain how Trayvon Martin's killing was a turning point in how the public perceived violence against black people.
08/06/2018
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A Moment in History
A Moment in History
Activists recall how social media and continuous news coverage sparked outrage across the country as calls for George Zimmerman's arrest grew louder.
08/06/2018
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President Obama Addresses Trayvon Martin
President Obama Addresses Trayvon Martin
In his first statement about Trayvon Martin, President Obama drew parallels between himself and the slain black teen.
08/06/2018
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Cries for Justice in New York City
Cries for Justice in New York City
Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton reflect on the massive New York City protest they attended in the wake of Trayvon Martin's killing.
08/06/2018
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Behind the Story - The Elephant in the Room
Behind the Story - The Elephant in the Room
Co-directors Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason discuss how the release of the 911 tapes and the 45-day delay in arresting George Zimmerman sparked a movement.
08/07/2018
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Trayvon’s Parents Meet Their Son’s Killer
Trayvon’s Parents Meet Their Son’s Killer
Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton come face-to-face with George Zimmerman for the first time during his bond hearing.
08/13/2018
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The Neighborhood Watch
The Neighborhood Watch
George Zimmerman’s former neighbors and friends discuss his overzealous approach to leading the neighborhood watch and his separation from his wife.
08/13/2018
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Rick Scott Stands His Ground
Rick Scott Stands His Ground
Activists and journalists discuss Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s disingenuous review of Florida’s NRA-backed Stand Your Ground law in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s killing.
08/13/2018
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“I Would Much Rather Have My Son Back”
“I Would Much Rather Have My Son Back”
Attorneys for George Zimmerman relentlessly badger Trayvon Martin’s family in an attempt to discredit them and attack Trayvon’s character.
08/13/2018
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Behind the Story - Justice for George
Behind the Story - Justice for George
Co-directors Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason discuss the rally of white support for George Zimmerman after the shooting and its link to the election of Donald Trump.
08/13/2018
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Enduring the Evidence
Enduring the Evidence
Trayvon Martin's mother Sybrina Fulton describes the emotional challenge of viewing the physical evidence presented at George Zimmerman's trial.
08/27/2018
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Talk of Racial Profiling Was Off-Limits
Talk of Racial Profiling Was Off-Limits
Judge Debra Nelson issued a ruling that forbade attorneys from discussing racial profiling during George Zimmerman's trial.
08/27/2018
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A Spotlight on America's Racial Divide
A Spotlight on America's Racial Divide
Lawyers and civil rights experts discuss the profound impact that Trayvon Martin's shooting had in the U.S. and compare George Zimmerman's trial to the 1995 O.J. Simpson case.
08/27/2018
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The Jury Never Got to Know Trayvon Martin
The Jury Never Got to Know Trayvon Martin
Civil rights attorney Jasmine Rand argues that the prosecution team in George Zimmerman's trial didn't do enough to endear Trayvon Martin to the jury.
08/27/2018
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Behind the Story - The Burden of Proof
Behind the Story - The Burden of Proof
Co-director Jenner Furst describes how the prosecution team in the trial of George Zimmerman was generally unprepared and frequently caught off guard by witness testimonies.
08/27/2018
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Behind the Story - Reasonable Doubt
Behind the Story - Reasonable Doubt
Co-director Jenner Furst seeks a critical re-examination of George Zimmerman’s defense case, which was hard to find during the media circus that surrounded the trial.
09/03/2018
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The Verdict
The Verdict
The George Zimmerman not-guilty verdict devastates protestors outside the courthouse and the black community nationwide.
09/03/2018
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What Does This Have to Do with Trayvon?
What Does This Have to Do with Trayvon?
Former prosecutor Sunny Hostin argues that the defense’s decision to have George Zimmerman’s neighbor testify about an unrelated home invasion played on racial fears.
09/03/2018
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From Trial to Spectacle
From Trial to Spectacle
Experts and journalists discuss how George Zimmerman’s trial turned into a media circus and how the prosecution failed to put Trayvon Martin front and center in their case.
09/03/2018
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A New Awareness
A New Awareness
NBA player Carmelo Anthony reflects on NFL player Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest, and white Americans gain a greater awareness of race relations in the U.S.
09/10/2018
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The Backlash After Trayvon Martin's Case
The Backlash After Trayvon Martin's Case
Politico reporter Marc Caputo discusses the local and political backlash that resulted from the murder of Trayvon Martin.
09/10/2018
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The Formation of New White Supremacy Groups
The Formation of New White Supremacy Groups
A disturbing surge of new groups and chapters of white supremacy organizations develop following Donald Trump's run for president.
09/10/2018
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Behind the Story - Et Tu, America
Behind the Story - Et Tu, America
Co-directors Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason, along with Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, talk about the legacy of Trayvon Martin and creating change in America.
09/10/2018
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Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter - "Rest in Power"
Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter - "Rest in Power"
Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter performs "Rest in Power" in this music video featuring footage from the docuseries "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story."
07/20/2018
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