Seven Seconds (2018)

In the pulsating heart of Jersey City, a single, tragic moment shatters the life of 15-year-old black cyclist, Brenton Butler. A hit-and-run accident, chillingly executed by a white police officer, sparks a wildfire of racial tension that threatens to consume the city whole. As the aftermath darkens, the police department, desperate to bury their mistakes, orchestrates a hasty cover-up. Yet, the truth is a stubborn flame, refusing to be extinguished. Amid the chaos, the determined Assistant Prosecutor KJ steps into the fray, aiming to expose the veiled hate crime beneath the negligent homicide. As she pushes for justice, the city teeters on the edge of a volatile trial, threatening to become the court battle of the century. With each passing day that fails to bring resolution, the tension morphs into a ticking time bomb, each tick echoing the city's cry for justice. "Seven Seconds" delves into the heart of a city enflamed by prejudice, power and fear. It paints a riveting portrait of a family torn apart, a city on the brink, and a justice system grappling with the weight of truth. In this gripping crime drama, every second counts, as one boy's tragedy becomes the pulse of a city's desperate call for change.

Seven Seconds is a crime show featuring Clare-Hope Ashitey and created by Veena Sud.

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