Overview
- The BBC documentary, 'Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd,' marks the five-year anniversary of Floyd's death and its global repercussions.
- The film features interviews with George Floyd's family, former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, and other prominent figures.
- It explores the worldwide protests sparked by Floyd's death, the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, and resistance to diversity initiatives in the U.S.
- Using archival footage, user-generated content, and personal testimonies, the documentary examines the events of 2020 and their lasting societal impact.
- The documentary will premiere in UK cinemas on May 9, 2025, before being broadcast on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer later in the month.