The Godfather of Police Litigation tells the story of John Burris, whose work as a civil rights attorney pioneered significant reforms and policies for justice. Over the last 40 years, he has represented over a thousand victims of police brutality and misconduct. His most notable cases include the 1991 Rodney King against LAPD, 2009 Oscar Grant against the Oakland BART Police, and 2015 Mario Woods against SFPD. He has also successfully represented over 20 South Asian women sexually assaulted by an on-duty police officer. The screening is followed by a Q&A with film director Doug Harris and John Burris himself.
John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation
Tue, Mar 24, 6:30pm, Free
Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose
