Netflix documentary Civil: Ben Crump follows civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who often represents marginalized clients in wrongful death, injury, police brutality, and discrimination lawsuits.
Director Nadia Hallgren follows Crump and his various cases, including the one against the city of Minneapolis for the death of George Floyd.
The documentary is filmed against the backdrop of this historical case while showing how Crump handles these tragic events that captured the full attention of Americans and the international community.The film begins with Crump in the shadows.
He’s on a call from one of George Floyd’s family members, who is begging his help. This is the lawyer’s life daily, on the phone, traveling, organizing, and talking to families while maintaining his personal life.
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