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The powerful short film capturing the spirit of thousands who joined a protest in New York City on June 2nd, 2020. It began with the death of George Floyd, when a white police officer's actions ignited a global outcry for justice.

Filmmaker Ching Juhl documented thousands of people joining protest and march in New York City, on June 2, 2020. Meeting at Foley Square, near the city hall, people marched through lower Manhattan, Chinatown and rallied at One Police Plaza , NYC police headquarter. "I Can't Breathe!" they shouted. Black Lives Matter is a decentralized movement advocating for non-violent civil disobedience in protest against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against African-American people. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, an African-American man, was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A video of the incident depicting the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck for an extended period, attracted widespread outrage leading to local, national, and international protests and demonstrations.—Ching C. Juhl

Black Lives Matter is a powerful short documentary film capturing the spirit of thousands who joined a protest and march in New York City on June 2, 2020. It showcases the protest at Foley Square, near New York City Hall, as people unite in solidarity. The march weaves through lower Manhattan and Chinatown, resonating with chants of "I Can't Breathe!" The film culminates with a rallying cry at One Police Plaza, the NYPD headquarters. This documentary tells the story of the decentralized movement's call for non-violent civil disobedience, raising awareness against police brutality and racially motivated violence towards African-American individuals. It all began with the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, when a white police officer's actions ignited a global outcry for justice.