These stories illuminate what it means to endure. A mother turns unimaginable grief into a lifelong pursuit of justice. A community perseveres in a culture that wants to erase them. A social worker offers empathy and presence on the front lines of the housing crisis. In different ways, each subject shows us that strength isn’t loud, it’s in the quiet decision to keep showing up, even when life feels impossible.
When Eric Garner is killed by NYPD officers on Staten Island in 2014, his mother, Gwen Carr, focuses her grief on fighting for justice for her son. Surrounded by photos of lost loved ones to restore her strength through memories, her yearslong fight with the NYPD and former New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio, drags on amid more family tragedy. Gwen’s fierce determination to achieve justice manifests as catalyst and comfort to Black mothers who have lost their sons to murder by law enforcement.
- Year2024
- Runtime30 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorBrad Bailey
These stories illuminate what it means to endure. A mother turns unimaginable grief into a lifelong pursuit of justice. A community perseveres in a culture that wants to erase them. A social worker offers empathy and presence on the front lines of the housing crisis. In different ways, each subject shows us that strength isn’t loud, it’s in the quiet decision to keep showing up, even when life feels impossible.
When Eric Garner is killed by NYPD officers on Staten Island in 2014, his mother, Gwen Carr, focuses her grief on fighting for justice for her son. Surrounded by photos of lost loved ones to restore her strength through memories, her yearslong fight with the NYPD and former New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio, drags on amid more family tragedy. Gwen’s fierce determination to achieve justice manifests as catalyst and comfort to Black mothers who have lost their sons to murder by law enforcement.
- Year2024
- Runtime30 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorBrad Bailey