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American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

“You Are the Jury in the Trial That Never Happened”

20201h 40m

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Eventive in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director: Roee Messinger
Release date: 2020-05-29
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story — trailer

About American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story is a 2020 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Roee Messinger, starring Barack Obama, Bill de Blasio and LeBron James. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. Below you can see where to watch American Trial: The Eric Garner Story in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

By depicting real-life witnesses and actual evidence in a courtroom setting, American Trial will tell the story of the trial that may have occurred had NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo been indicted for the killing of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York. Using the trial as a conduit, this documentary will examine accountability, race and police/civilian relations in New York City and beyond.

Cast

Barack Obama

Self

Bill de Blasio

Self

LeBron James

Self

Kobe Bryant

Self (archive footage)

Alan Dershowitz

Self

Michael Baden

Self

Al Sharpton

Self

Kimberlé Crenshaw

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch American Trial: The Eric Garner Story in United States?+

In United States, American Trial: The Eric Garner Story is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Eventive. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is American Trial: The Eric Garner Story on Netflix?+

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is American Trial: The Eric Garner Story?+

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in American Trial: The Eric Garner Story?+

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story stars Barack Obama, Bill de Blasio, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Alan Dershowitz.

When did American Trial: The Eric Garner Story come out?+

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story is a 2020 movie directed by Roee Messinger.

What genre is American Trial: The Eric Garner Story?+

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story is Documentary film.

Who directed American Trial: The Eric Garner Story?+

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story was directed by Roee Messinger.