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I grew up in ENY (on New Jersey and Sutter). I attended JEFF from 1986-1990. Small world.

CHRISTINE JOSEPH z

I went to Jeff from 1991-1994 ( graduated) still trying to remember if I ever saw her picture etc and I did an internship at Rikers Island i think in 1999/2000....never heard of her. Wish I had. Would love to talk with her, I would learn so much

I was there when the shooting happened. I narrowly missed getting shot that day. School was like a war zone

I attended Thomas Jefferson high school from 1996 - 1999 graduated. I live in east New York for 17 years just moved from there.

That destroyed me.

Mannnn!!!!!

It's crazy how SOME MEN NOT ALL BUT SOME MEN don't uplift our queens! Whether ya mother sister auntie cousin friend girlfriend wife or transwomen we have got 2 wrap our arms around them to love on them bc u never kno what sum1 else is going thru! Even if u don't really believe it sometimes people need 2 hear things like that bc there is something beautiful about each & every single 1 of us! We gotta kno that 2 our core man! I recently asked my sister my older sis 2 do a vid wit me for my channel right, & she's like no I gotta get my roots twisted then we can do it bc she has micro dreads right. So I'm not miss u pretty people bot even gonna notice dat shit. She then says something 2 me where I cried for her inside & out & I'm bot saying boohoo crying but I teared up for her. She says "Well I never ever felt pretty & my husband's cheating hasn't made it any better" & in that moment my heart broke for her! So I said sis please u are really pretty hell u favor me & I kno I'm cute lol I had 2 make her laugh but in that moment o was hurt for her. Bc she meant that shit & she been wit dis asshole for 23yrs smdh no ma'am dat shit gotta stop!

@@804smiles I don't know how you would access it in The States, but a documentary called "The Talk" aired on Channel 4 over here yesterday. I think you might find it fascinating.

@@thetrickisirarelyrespond5945 ok I'm try 2 look it up what is it about? Thankfully for the suggestion I'm really in documentaries podcasts & a lot different things so I appreciate it! 😉

He you don’t have to be from America nor be a certain race to know pain. In the end there is only 1 race the human race. I don’t know where you are from but where I’m from we have something called southern hospitality what means we are taught from a young age to love and treat everyone with respect we love thy neighbor... I love the fact that you picked up on this beautiful mother’s pain and pointed out how you felt her pain. love and respect to you my friend...

i was driving down the street and i see a scuffle going on and then i noticed my son was in that scuffle and he was on some elses property . the cops came and they told me that the guy my son was scuffling with could of shot him because he was on his property and he had a right to defend himself and his property.. stand your ground law . by william running into the building after this guy was not good . and theres the problem with a conviction. what was williams intent by running into bldg and did this guy have a right to defend him self or what was his intent . very difficult case to prove but tragic none the less . i feel for the family . i know if it was my son id be pissed to but you got to know the laws

@@davidf5991 it doesn't matter, they should still try. Who really knows what the outcome could be. Either way, that monster will face a judgment greater than he would ever face in this racist country.

@@Rchelle_YAHsdaughter Yes God has the last say! All hands that were dirty better make this earth their heaven because judgement is coming.

Folks pick and choose who is protected, who is harassed and who is lured and murdered.

You have a pretty smile!!!

Sweet love story, they were kids! It was so cute when she talked about loving the simple times when her husband worked for Andrew Geller and bought her beautiful shoes 👠 she kicked up her feet remembering it.

they sure where

powerfulll worrds

Tangela Fowler is it me or, do men tend to grieve differently from women?

i felt that

That had me 😭😭😭😭

its kinda sad that it has to be told that way to make other people feel empathy for their family and to see the injustice in the system. I'm looking forward to more of her works, but damn how would we learn about this if it wasnt for her?

the quality of this shooting and production was one of my first thoughts as I watched this

Me too😭😭😭😭😭

OMG darling.... My heart goes out to you. I truly cannot say that I understand your pain but all I can say is I send my sincere condolences for your loss. Please stay strong and if you need help, never be afraid to reach out and ask someone ok. It will take time, not to heal of course but to make it a easier to move on. Good luck sweetheart ❤️

may God b with u

@@SavannahVu1985 nah i said what i meant thank u

@Tara Williams, my sincerest condolences 🙏🏾

Gave me chills wen she said that........I had to sit up

Stfu

When I’m running 🏃‍♀️ from car doors ... trash cans and vacuums .. when I was just in here in my business minding my business .. Ford .. didn’t have to react this way ..he didn’t have to go back to the mans shop .. he made a decision and his decision was bad and cost him his life period

@@Gossipbubble Sadly, you've missed the point of the film.

I'm curious. Who do you vote for over there?

@@vinaigredecidre4298 certainly not the people (well...PERSON, really) in charge right now. Never have, never will.

@@edabakb Come ooonnn be honest LOL

@@deadpaul6415 because Turkey is a multinational country and there IS racism here too. Just not based on skin color.

catdog Racism is exclusively based on skin color

Oh yes.. I learnt A Lot !! I'm reading and watching as much as I can, because I know nothing !! Thank you so much for sharing your family's story !

Couldn't agree more kellyannmarie! Respect to the family, RIP Wiiliam🙏

If you can make it through the entirety of the Titanic movie knowing the outcome, you should attempt to finish this.

@@abrenee I had previously watched it on Netflix.

This was very heart wrenching for me to watch but I'm glad I did. Blessings to the family and my the memories of William live on in their hearts.

U should have watched the rest of the film because the facts come out at the end. His sisters car was picked up a week earlier but he still went to the shop twice looking for a fight. He started throwing things around and picked up a hammer and threatened them. The second time he showed up he saw the guy he didn't like and ran into the shop following the guy into a back room and was then shot. He was obviously looking for trouble and he got it. I live on long island and central islip in 1992 was definitely the most violent criminal area we have here. Why would anyone show up to a known criminal hangout and illegal chop shop late at night in central islip?

@@espo6970 Rationaliaztion and cognitive dissonance.Rationalize Lake Lanier Ga.,Ocoee Fl.,Rosewood Fl.,Knoxville TN,Tulsa OK, etc.Rationalize Emmitt Till.

based on his powerful writing and Yance's wonderful production of this film , you can tell these siblings were blessed in the arts

So are the prisons....not being an ass, sad but true.

@@TeKeyaKrystal you can tell mama was an English teacher

Dr olukoya says the prison, the cemetery and the asylum are the places full of the brightest most gifted people.

It's saddening to say I thank you for feeling compassion which should just come naturally by virtue of being a human being. But I guess these days feeling compassion seems to be perceived by some as weak. Its terrible how people will treat each other just because of a certain skin pigmentation, Melanin. I can never understand it.

Thank you Carrie Bizz...God Bless you and your Family...

Lol, the justices system doesn’t have anything to do with justice. Your own lawyer that you are paying can be kirt and seemingly useless... imagine the opposing sides disposition

Carrie Bizz why as mankind should justice need to be exacted. It should be next to every persons first nature NOT to commit to anything that destroys human life. We see the narrative in the Bible on Cain and Able. The first time I heard it I focused on why. There was no reason. God could be blamed because of a design flaw in man. It is called FREE WILL. THAT SUMS IT UP IN A NUT SHELL. GOD DID NOT EXACT JUSTICE ON CAIN HE PUT IT ON HIS CONSCIENCE. THAT SAME GUILT RESIDES IN EVERY PERSON WHEN EVER WE CROSS THAT SAME LINE CAIN DID. Some people live well with their ugliness. Some people live well with hate reigning in every breath they breath. We are designed to be better in every way than this. Some people think they are God. But some of us are and want to be God’s in the possessive state, and we are! Let not your heart be troubled. In all things protect your heart.. be blessed because we are.

I agree she was ignorant and extremely rude.

INCREDIBLE

Areatha Bryant that too, when I say BEAUTIFUL I mean from the inside out completely.

It's anti white propaganda

ARE YOU SERIOUS? THE TAXES ARE HIGH EVERYWHERE IN NY HOW COULD THIS DEVELOPER DO RIGHT IN THEIR EYES? THEIR ATTITUDE IS THAT THEY ARENT SAFE IN WHITE AREAS ( WHICH IN ITSELF A LIE) SO YOU FOUND NEIGHBORHOOD'S FULL OF BLACKS AND THEY LOVED IT BUT NOPE GOTTA BE A VICTIM NO MATTER WHAT

This poor bastard who got shot went to the garage after hours amd started a fight...no wonder

Edward Hester How is it anti-white? The truth is the truth whether it makes you uncomfortable or not. You have an ugly history in this country, deal with it.

Ki Ki Brown Amen! Often times White ppl don’t deal in the spectrum of facts and truth.

How she sang and he would be calm then if she stopped he will get mad start beating up her tummy, wowzers!!!

music man playing drums on mommy's tummy!

Yes.💝

so precious .. nothing like a mother's experience with her first born

Qq

SO WHY NOT BECOME JUDGES AND LAWYERS???

This is my LITE don’t block the SUN why don’t you move? America does not belong to you white folks let’s be real

@@orlandeuce6567 We are, have been, and will continue to be. Opening your eyes, Google and the library are your friends.

Not broken, designed that way

Fonda Washington facts!

I'm sorry you had such a awful childhood,if you are a father make it you mission to end the cycle. Be the best father, protector and provider.

Your a warrior

Mind's was nothing too right home about either 😔🥺😕

@regina palmer I too had a horrible childhood. I am Puerto Rican and my grandmother didn't like me because I was dark. Racism is in families also. I found that my being hispanic was not liked by my family, some African American women and Caucasians. I married an African American man and I was treated horribly by the women. I felt like I didn't belong anywhere. I came out alright. I learned to navigate around all that indifference. I hope you were able to make a life for yourself that would make you contented. It was hard for me in the beginning. After I raised my children and saw that they were in a good place, I found my peace and learned to live alone. I have a few friends and stay out of the way. I am contented to help a homeless person or anyone who needs a hand. I can relate to what you're saying. I do hope you have found your good place.

@@omennemo2364 Co

raises concern, really, it makes me sick, angry, and ashamed

Prosecutor's have absolute power and are held accountable for nothing we need to de fund them as well. Stories like this make me fear for my grandchildren and my friends children.

The Same response happen to me 2018, KANSAS CITY MI

MiSSOURI, HOMECIDE, Deptmant, To this day no one has reach out to me , not a call,nor a Letter, nor a VISIT TO ME, now going on 2 years, still waiting for a call, MY SON CLIFTON MCCUTCHEN III , WILL NOT BE IN VAIN AS WELL, until GOD TAKES ME, EVEN THEN, YES ENEN THEN, The people that has tried to sent me MENTALLY Threw HELL ON EARTH, WILL HAVE TO STAND BEFORE THE ALMIGHTY GOD, AND YOU CANT PUT SPINS ON HIM, GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY AND ALL THAT HAVE WENT THROUGH THE SAME AS MY SELF, STAYED PRAYED UP, THEY TO WILL HAVE THEIR DAY BEFORE OUR LORD, AND MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON THEM, GOD BLESS EVERYONE. MS. CARLA D. RONE.

Emotionless, Cold till it's like disrespectful

What is it?

Mikata Cleveland It’s said that the ice cream truck song was originally a racist song called “N*gger love a watermelon” 🥴

When I first watched it I was educated on the fact that my family and I almost brought a home in an area we wasn't wanted. It never really dawned on me how separated Long Island was

yeah, educated by the globalist left and the mafia of BLM..beware of those fuckers

@@saucespicy5683 Hold by the same puppet masters

@@saucespicy5683 beware of fuckers like you !!

@@saucespicy5683 we gotta watch everyone

Wonderful

I don’t think we need an Emmy Award more than we need this systematic racism to end. Keep your awards people and instead stop killing and torturing my brothers and sisters😞😔

An award for documenting and showcasing the slaughter of black people, wow what an accomplished, no wonder it's spelled a-WAR-d. This is just a cinematic lynching and instead of Caucasians having a relaxing picnic around the festivities they have programmed the entire world to partake in the consumption of black folks. When will we start praying for the destruction of our natural enemies?

as well it should have. Brava!

@@deejay306 I found the most recent comment and it’s you. Please tell me that you see something passing by the window at 4:19. 😳 I just need to make sure I’m not seeing thing. Lord please don’t tell me I’m the only one that saw that 👀

I am angry with you

@D Legend fake news

@D Legend stfu

It's not fear, it's multigenerational hate and imperialism. Imagine how that festers in the DNA. Think about the psychopathology. Fear, my foot!

Are you triggered?

Thats the definition of white privilege!!!!

You mean Wealth?!

Yep. That's why I read the comments first so I don't have to watch bollocks such as. There is no white privilege. It's just an excuse for the shitty lives you lead..

@@edwardsmith7109 White privilege does exist, that's why you're less likely to be harassed by cops, or followed in the store, or less likely murdered by police...

Edward Smith 🤔

🥴🥴🥴🥴 ....

I hate when people say that when it comes to people of color. It’s as if it’s not expected to hear a woman a color let alone a black woman could ever talk this way. I’m not saying that you were implying that but I’m just telling you how it comes across as a woman of color.

@@TheLubys Thank you, it is not a compliment. It rooted in racism, if you like the documentary say that, or she has nice voice, not you know how to pronounce words .🙄🙄😒

They all are

A film about the loss of a human being... and they focus on a Black woman's articulation...the whiteness of it all

and the father as well.

Yes

And women too

Not just for black men for your women to we the ones who have to bury you

not reality for black men. know your circle

Sadly I have to agree. Just two days ago a 23 year old black man was eating a SANDWICH and was shot (in his back 3 times )and killed! Because a fkn sandwich looks SO MUCH like a gun right 🙄. It’s so shattering. What a scary truth/reality. So wrong.

Many have no clue how deep.

Oh no there human alright!!. That's the problem. Only humans, can be so inhumane.

They have never been.

They can't really be intelligent life, right?? I can't believe anyone can actually dislike it?? Maybe they thought Netflix was pandering to black people and BLM.

Cause humanity ain’t sh$t

They're inbreds

Yes, you can tell how eloquently the mother speaks. The father was also a remarkable strong, caring strong black man who did everything for his beautiful family. I totally agree with you 💯! The children are so smart and obviously caring people.

My son is superb and I struggle to determine if it was my parenting or just the child was destined to be great. I'm not complaining but I often wonder the role parents play. It has to be significant.

Wish I had your mother for a mother. You are a lucky person.

@@SavannahVu1985 v

They dont want us to cause girl ive been all up and through nexflix lol

@@illyxx6314 Surely if “they” don’t want you to see it, “they” wouldn’t put it on Netflix at all?

Netflix does not promote Black films. They need a category so we can find black film they have.

@@Ginab3001 facts

I wonder if I'm related!? I was raised in NY and all my people from Charleston.

You mean aboriginal American

seems like the american law was made to protect whites

@@yk_arubanorchid297 👀 Us as so called black people know that statement is dead on balls accurate 😞

We are legal status/federal: Freedmen, no hyphenations here

England abolished grand juries decades ago in 1933 in fact because they didn't work

my heart breaks for you Leroy and your family, I am so sorry. be safe.x

I am so sorry for your loss. As hard as it may sound I pray you and your family to find healing and peace. God doesn't sleep, one day your family will get the justice that's needed

@@AggieLove85 thank you. We appreciate that❤

@@tictaktotiki god bless 🙏🏾🙏🏾

THEY ARE...Shaletha...THEY ARE...

Whoaa you are gorgeous, how you doin. can i chat with you some how

Well put

They who?

Shalawam Sis, so very well said.

sooooo well put together! if her brother were alive , they probably would've been making great productions together ; his writing was great

This is clearly mafia territory, doesn't make it any better, but I don't see how no one picked that up.

​@@mondoprice7576 Documentaries like this are made to inflame, not inform

THEY DON'T CALL IT AMERKKKA FOR NOTHING.

@@slados1 It was made to tell the truth, to give a voice to a family that had their loved one unjustly taken from them. You don't care because obviously you have an issue with Black Americans.

Of course they’ll make it FREE. They love for us to be grieving and crying and pleading. They live for us to be In pain! I say boycott Netflix!

I have paid for trash many times can I send my Money in ??? The director perhaps ? This is the best ever !!!

You are so right, Tia. 😓 From "they didn't indict. They returned No True Bill, my heart started to freeze, and weep. 😓💔

Here here, an amazing mother

They do us dirty. There is no love for people of color worldwide.

Same

Me too

Mine too!

By me too

It pop up on mines also i started watching 👀" OMG!!😵😒😳😔🥺" May the God of our Ancestors continue to bless this 🙏🏿family 👪🏾🥀😔🥺

I wanted to be like, “BIHH, ANSWER THE QUESTION”

Hell yeah! 😡😤

Exactly she is a bitch

I understand exactly what you mean.. I'm discussed with the white privilege. I'm sorry

That speaks volumes!!!!

@@9huginnmunnin93 Stop hating everyone and thing that you don't agree with you. Stop being afraid of being the last or second. Stop being the devils children and start loving GOD. YOUR SPECIES HAS THE RAFT OF GOD COMING, YALL FEELING IT NOW...

You should see this guy now. He's just a woman beating thug. Sheesh😑😑😑

@@ms.brittonbritton7130 😲 .. He's actually still in the land of the living ..? 😤😖

@ Flying Rover, You have truly made the best point that I have read thus far.

@Flying Rover, You have truly made the best point that I have read so far. Not only was Ford a hero, he also was a loving brother and son that was taken from his family too early. As he lay on the street drying his father,mother and sister lay there with him. His murder happened in the 90's and the pain and hurt of his death for the remaining Ford family carried on the faces as if was today. Like scars on their backs from the slave owners whip.

Nope, and CI is exactly the same as it was.

No it happened awhile ago, I can’t believe the hospital story?? Also there’s no statue of limitations on murder.

A lot has changed and a lot hasn't changed... Let's be careful not to get stuck on the similarities...there have been evil people throughout history, but there are a lot of good people, and we have more outlets to see stories like this than we ever had before... We have to be careful to recognize the opportunity and progress we have and we must see the power inside of each and every one of us to control our own narrative...we have more power and access to resources than at anytime in history...I refuse to compare my struggles to my grandparents struggles...does racism still exist? Will it always exist? Whether take advantage of the opportunities there are more here for us...we must not stop educating ourselves and rewriting the story for people to learn and respect our struggle and our hustle!

No, because that chopshop run the state and city😤

You lot most have missed the kneeling white cops and BLM and the rest of the nonsense. Knockout game and so on. It has been completly changed. What reality are you living in really? Insane statement LC, just insane.

That was one of the funniest moments tho because she broke the sound barrier by screaming that loud😂😂😂😂

Yes they should, and they should reprimand the ADA, DA, the jury, and the detectives involved. My heart hurts for the family, sending them much light and prayers 🙏🏽❤️ RIP William Ford Jr. ✊🏽❤️

I agree!

Raja how is that even possible that they don’t re open this case? America sucks for blacks :-(

I think that once a verdict is reached in a homiside/murder trial you cannot retry that case. Can the family sue civily for wrongful death?

There was not any trial

Ms. Anyim, please don't see living here as all bad. It depends on how one responds to the environment. To survive, one needs to find peace, love and forgiveness which is what is needed to survive anywhere. Peace and love to you and your family.

AnnTerry Williams we’re literally targeted everyday stfu

@@annterrywilliams2304 they are killing our black brothers and sisters, they are hated because of the skin they are in, the system is against them, as a mother and a sister this documentary crushes me... Black people are always expected to be forgiving and understanding... Till when? When will people see us as human... When will they stop killing us

Ann Terry Williams. Wake up!! There are Two realities in this Country. One for White People. One for Blacks. When you are Black, you have a target on your back. Period!!

Ann Terry Williams. America is Racist and the whole world sees it. Everyone sees it but WHITE PEOPLE!! It's hard to see the promblem, when you are the Promblem.

Love you for this ❤️

Thank you🥰... You have a “Beautiful Heart” of Love!!... Blessings To You 〰️❤️〰️

❤️

💯💯

Leewhy my thoughs exactly why are there whites in Africa.

I thought that too. There were other ways she could have phrased her “no.” How about, “I’m sorry, I won’t be able to speak to you on your brother’s death.” I was taken aback 😮

I thought the same. She is a lawyer, not all lawyers are morally bankrupt, but as a profession they are paid to sell a story that may or may not be true. Yes, professional liars. I was not surprised.

I thought so too, so insensitive and demeaning.

She was being very disgusting and unprofessional.

Inadequate indeed

not jus america, the world! from italy, 2 china, the dominican republic, our melanin is hated! i'm still blessed & PROUD!!!!!!

👎🏾

@Me Too kmsl..... ok

We are strong 💪 of all these things it makes us who we are. We are still here.

Can't yall see the Curse of God is because of disobedience !

Speechless, and yet need to say I am sorry in the name of the Supreme Lord, Personality of Godhead, may you be surrounded by eternal love and ultimate justice forever and ever. 🙇🏼‍♀️

yes they are, a jury looked at the facts of the case you are just being emotional

Exactly!

@@marohan facts my arse. The only fact is you’re an idiot

@@lexi6797 i guess you were on the jury n know all rhe details n n out genius

Oh they are CREATED equal, they just aren't TREATED that way. Shame on all those who mistreat their brothers and sisters. We are all equal in our creators eyes.

That was too much stress on their heart

When William went to the shop to question the disrespect that was done to his mom, as he showed his anger as he told his sister, his death was retaliated from that, That was the STAY IN YOUR PLACE BLACK BOY! It is really sad that these people are intimidated by us, if this was a white man, his actions would have been understood.

William caught the guy who shot the white detective David.... Proof right there, Jenna. Would a bad guy do this heroic deed? 🕵🏻‍♀️ Case is reopened in my mind.

Im on edge every day when mines leave out the house

💔I'm sorry. 😢

@@senitaenglish3832 💔I'm sorry. 😢

Im so sorry for your loss.