May 28, 2020, the third day of the George Floyd Uprising, was the most significant as the community continued directing its outrage at the Minneapolis Police’s 3rd Precinct, leading to it being ransacked and set on fire, something that has historically never been done in response to police terror and racial injustice. The next day, Derek Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Waves of rage tore through the Twin Cities after Minneapolis police officers mercilessly killed George Floyd, a 46-year-old father of five and security guard, on Memorial Day 2020. The historic uprising that followed the murder saw the 3rd Precinct besieged by thousands of community members after days of unrest.

Moving from the 3rd Precinct to the political upheaval across the Twin Cities, Unicorn Riot extensively documented the popular revolt of massive mobilizations against anti-Black racism and police terror. Unicorn Riot has published a five-episode Reporter Reflection documentary series spotlighting frontline perspectives from the historic George Floyd Uprising in Minneapolis.

Episode 3, parts 1 and 2, chronicle the historic takedown of the 3rd Precinct on May 28, 2020. Part 1 features the jarring moments that led up to the besiegement of the 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis, where Derek Chauvin was previously employed. Part 2 features interviews with three of George Floyd’s friends and brings perspectives from people on the frontlines describing what they saw during and after the besieging of the 3rd Precinct.

Episode 3 Part 1 is 14 minutes of footage filmed by Niko Georgiades and Jenn Schreiter for Unicorn Riot, with some video provided by Sophia Narwitz. Part 1 is narrated, edited, and co-produced by Georgiades, along with co-producer Georgia Fort and music by Stony Wellz. Part 1 was originally published Oct. 28, 2020. [Vimeo link | YouTube link]

Episode 3 Part 2 is 22-minutes long with footage from Teddy Grimes/Extensive Knowledge Productions and Georgiades and Schreiter. Narration and editing by Georgiades, who co-produced the episode along with Georgia Fort. Music from Stony Wellz. Part 2 was originally published November 18, 2020. [Vimeo link | YouTube link]

Find all the episodes, live streams, videos, short docs and further coverage here: George Floyd Uprising.

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