The Killing of Harith Augustus (2019)
When police shot and killed Harith Augustus not far from his South Shore barbershop, Chicago police called the incident a legitimate "split-second" decision. We unpack this fraction of a second into six different timescales, from milliseconds to years. Our investigation revealed multiple violations perpetrated by the Chicago police, including, not for the first time, the withholding of critical video evidence from the public.
Director: Forensic Architecture
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: March 1, 2019
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Killing of Harith Augustus about?
- When police shot and killed Harith Augustus not far from his South Shore barbershop, Chicago police called the incident a legitimate "split-second" decision. We unpack this fraction of a second into six different timescales, from milliseconds to years. Our investigation revealed multiple violations perpetrated by the Chicago police, including, not for the first time, the withholding of critical video evidence from the public.
- Who directed The Killing of Harith Augustus?
- The Killing of Harith Augustus was directed by Forensic Architecture.
- How long is The Killing of Harith Augustus?
- The Killing of Harith Augustus has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).