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Synopsis:
A white LAPD cop, Jeff Sellers, shoots and kills a fleeing black robbery suspect. His black rookie trainee partner, Kevin Wright, holds his fire. A wino witness says the cop murdered the young man who was giving up. As locals gather and a riot threatens - what to do to prevent a riot? Was racism the cause of the shooting? Or was it an honest mistake? In this examination of race relations torn from today's headlines, A Shooting explores the search for truth when a split second divides life and death, and honor may be the ultimate sacrifice for peace and social justice.
Jeff Sellers, 34, white, veteran LAPD training officer, originally from New Orleans
Anne Sellers, 34, white, wife of Jeff Sellers, also from New Orleans
Johnny Butler, 18, black, robbery suspect / Lionel, 18, Johnny Butler’s friend / Kiki, 25, black, gang leader
Clara Brown 68, black, neighbor where shooting occurred / Mrs. Butler, 68, grandmother of Johnny Butler
Jeb Jones, 61, black, alley wino / Kevin Wright, Sr., 61, black, retired LAPD cop, father of Kevin / Lt. Smith, Internal Affairs Hearing Officer / Voice in the Crowd Offstage
Lt. Miller, 46, white, LAPD watch commander / Lt. Connelly, 46, white, Internal Affairs Hearing Officer
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