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After George Floyd

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Police on Trial

FRONTLINE and Star Tribune examine the aftermath of George Floyd's murder and the struggle for police accountability.

May 31, 2022

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The killing of George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis sparked a nationwide reckoning on racism in America — and renewed calls for change. FRONTLINE partners with award-winning Star Tribune reporters as they cover the aftermath of Floyd’s death, Chauvin’s trial and the impact on both the city’s police and communities of color.

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