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      Justifiable Homicide

      2002 1h 25m Documentary List
      67% 6 Reviews Tomatometer 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. Read More Read Less

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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
      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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