Civic Hall
From Baltimore to Rio, killings and brutality at the hands of police are at the center of public discussion. In case after case, videos eyewitnesses footage is exposing systemic abuse to wider audiences and resulting in increased media attention, public debate, and in some cases, a measure of justice.
So for victims and communities most affected by police abuse, is video the best hope for truth and accountability?
The WITNESS Media Lab invites you to explore that question with us, as we bring together leaders from the U.S. and BRazil who have used videos to expose police brutality, change the national conversation, and catalyze justice, often at great personal risk.
Panelists Include:
Papo Reto–Award-winning media collective from Rio de Janeiro
Bina Ahmad–Public defender and social justice attorney with the Legal Aid Society of NYC
Kevin Moore–Baltimore WeCopWatch activist, filmed the arrest of Freddie Gray
As well as an organizer and activist working on police accountability issues
The panel will explore:
What it is like to be an eyewitness to police abuse, and tools and strategies you’ll want to know if you find yourself in that position
How media activists are working with lawyers to ensure that videos by average citizens can provide effective evidence for justice
Specific examples in which videos resulted in accountability for police abuse
Whether body cams are an effective solution to prevent and address police abuse
Parallels in the current debates around police abuse in the U.S. and in Brazil, and the role that video has played in those national discussions
Doors Open: 6:00pm; Program at 6:30pm
Food and drinks will be provided.
The WITNESS Media Lab is a collaboration between the human rights organization, WITNESS, and the News Lab at Google.
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