Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story Season 1 Episode 5

Ep 5. Reasonable Doubt

  • TV-14
  • September 3, 2018
  • 43 min
  • 4.6  (20)

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story is a six-part documentary series exploring the events surrounding the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2012. Episode 5, titled "Reasonable Doubt," delves into the trial of George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed Trayvon.

The episode starts with the defense making their case that Zimmerman acted in self-defense, as he claimed that Trayvon attacked him and he feared for his life. The prosecution, on the other hand, argued that Zimmerman pursued Trayvon, resulting in the deadly encounter. The jury is shown being selected and the trial begins.

Throughout the episode, different witnesses are called to the stand, including Trayvon's friend Rachel Jeantel, who was on the phone with him moments before he was killed. Jeantel's testimony is emotional and gripping, as she describes hearing Trayvon's last moments and the fear in his voice.

Other witnesses, such as Zimmerman's neighbor Jonathan Good, provide conflicting testimony about who they saw and what they heard on the night of the shooting. The defense team also calls Zimmerman's mother and expert witnesses to testify on his behalf.

The media coverage of the trial is also highlighted, with news reports and commentary from legal analysts. The episode addresses how race played a role in the public's perception of the case and how the shooting sparked a national debate on race relations and gun laws.

As the trial progresses, tensions rise between the prosecution and defense teams, with heated cross-examinations and objections. The episode builds up to the closing arguments, where both sides make their final appeals to the jury before deliberations begin.

Overall, "Reasonable Doubt" provides a detailed look into the trial of George Zimmerman and the legal battle that followed Trayvon Martin's death. It raises important questions about the justice system and highlights the impact of a single event on a community and the nation as a whole.

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Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, Season 1 Episode 5, is available to watch and stream on Paramount Network. You can also buy, rent Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story on demand at Paramount Network, Apple TV Channels, Paramount+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    September 3, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.6  (20)