Ep 1. Out In the Night

In POV season 28 episode 1 titled Out In the Night, the focus is on a group of four African American women living in New Jersey. In 2006, these women were out at a bar in the West Village of Manhattan when they were confronted by a man, Dwayne Buckle, who made unwanted sexual advances towards them. When the women refused him, Buckle turned violent and physically attacked them.

The women fought back in self-defense, resulting in Buckle being hospitalized for his injuries. Despite being the victims of an attack, the women were, in turn, charged with varying degrees of assault and faced potential life sentences. The prosecution painted the women as a "gang of killer lesbians," and their gender identity and sexuality were used against them in court.

Out In the Night follows the women, their families, and their community as they navigate the criminal justice system and fight back against discrimination. The documentary provides a voice to these women who have been unjustly portrayed as dangerous criminals, shedding light on the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in our legal system.

Through interviews with the women, their lawyers, and community activists, viewers get an intimate look into the personal experiences of these women and the larger societal issues they face. The documentary also includes footage from the trial and news coverage, giving viewers a firsthand look at how easily marginalized communities can become targets of discrimination and injustice.

Out In the Night is a powerful and timely documentary that raises important questions about our legal system and the ways in which marginalized communities are unfairly targeted and treated. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in social justice and the fight for equality.