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 Minneapolis Police Department’s 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 1 was originally published on October 14, 2020, what would have been Floyd’s 47th birthday.

Episode 1 is a 13-minute highlight of frontline footage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Day 1 of the uprising, May 26, 2020.

Nearly 24 hours after George Floyd was killed by police, throngs of thousands of people amassed at what would become George Floyd Square for a vigil before marching three miles to the 3rd Precinct, where a continuous flashpoint of revolt eventually led to the besiegement of the precinct.

Episode 1 is filmed, narrated, produced and edited by Niko Georgiades with associate producer Georgia Fort and music by Stony Wellz. [Vimeo link | YouTube link]

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

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