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Justifiable Homicide

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When Anthony Rosario and Hilton Vega are shot and killed one night in 1995 in the South Bronx by two police officers, the murders are ultimately ruled as justifiable homicides. In this documentary, the case is reexamined, with one victim's mother leading the charge. The police claim that Rosario and Vega were committing a robbery at the time of the shooting. As more evidence is unearthed, questions arise about whether the right verdict was handed down.

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Dave Kehr New York Times The filmmakers build an argument that is both intellectual and emotional, concentrating as much on the forensic evidence as on Ms. Rosario's passionate commitment to finding justice for her son. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 6, 2002 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post A thoughtful look at a painful incident that made headlines in 1995. Rated: 3/4 Nov 6, 2002 Full Review Jessica Winter Village Voice Meticulously uncovers a trail of outrageous force and craven concealment. Nov 5, 2002 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Oct 10, 2005 Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide A disturbing examination of what appears to be the definition of a 'bad' police shooting. Rated: 3/5 Nov 6, 2002 Full Review Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Presents a good case while failing to provide a reason for us to care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency. Rated: 2/4 Sep 24, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Anthony Rosario and Hilton Vega are shot and killed one night in 1995 in the South Bronx by two police officers, the murders are ultimately ruled as justifiable homicides. In this documentary, the case is reexamined, with one victim's mother leading the charge. The police claim that Rosario and Vega were committing a robbery at the time of the shooting. As more evidence is unearthed, questions arise about whether the right verdict was handed down.
Director
Jon Osman
Producer
Jonathan Stack, Jon Osman
Production Co
Stargaze Films, Channel Four Films, Reality
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 26, 2019
Runtime
1h 25m
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