Driving While Black


60m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Excerpts from the trial of Aaron Campbell, an African-American, Metro-Dade (Florida) police officer who claims he was stopped on a Florida highway simply because he is black. A videotape of the incident shows Campbell reacting with increasing anger and obscenity. The situation escalates and the offi

Film Details

Also Known As
Trial Story (08/18/98)
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Excerpts from the trial of Aaron Campbell, an African-American, Metro-Dade (Florida) police officer who claims he was stopped on a Florida highway simply because he is black. A videotape of the incident shows Campbell reacting with increasing anger and obscenity. The situation escalates and the officer who stopped Campbell is nearly shot.

Film Details

Also Known As
Trial Story (08/18/98)
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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