Copwatch America
The series is a character-centric ob-doc that follows copwatchers from two U.S. cities including lifelong activists. The copwatchers, armed with cameras, fight every day to protect citizens, amplify the truth, and keep abuses of power in check. It will examine all sides of the story, also featuring police officers who insist they're just trying to build up their communities.
- 2019-2020
- 1 season
- BET
- Documentary
- TV-14
The series is a character-centric ob-doc that follows copwatchers from two U.S. cities including lifelong activists. The copwatchers, armed with cameras, fight every day to protect citizens, amplify the truth, and keep abuses of power in check. It will examine all sides of the story, also featuring police officers who insist they're just trying to build up their communities.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Copwatchers
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 60 mins
The Movement Family raises awareness about police brutality in Atlanta, while the Copwatch Patrol Unit activists seeks justice for Eric Garner in New York City.
Episode 2
Independence Day
Wed, Oct 30, 2019 60 mins
The Movement Family in Atlanta have disagreements about tactics, while the Copwatchers in New York City prepare for an active night with the NYPD.
Episode 3
A Call to Action
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 60 mins
The Black Lives Matter activists march across Harlem after a 20-year old is violently arrest, while The Movement Family hands out wanted posters for police terrorism.
Episode 4
We Still Can't Breathe
Wed, Nov 13, 2019 60 mins
A protest is planned in support of justice for Eric Garner.
Episode 5
The City Erupts
Wed, Nov 20, 2019 41 mins
The decision to not charge the cop that killed Eric Garner enrages NYC activists who take over the streets and face arrest. In ATL, Griggs investigates the killing of a young man suspiciously gunned down by the police.
Episode 6
A Pig Is a Pig Is a Pig
Wed, Nov 27, 2019 41 mins
Hawk keeps pressure on New York City to fire Officer Daniel Pantaleo, the Movement Family meets with rapper Big Gipp, and Kim doesn't trust an ex-cop turned cop-watcher.
Episode 7
The Breaking Point
Wed, Dec 4, 2019 41 mins
Frustrated by the lack of action in the Atchison case, City plans a week of radical disruptions. In NYC Hawk causes Kim to melt down while cop watching in his neighborhood where police have been reacting aggressively to citizens.
Episode 8
Tired of Waiting
Wed, Dec 11, 2019 41 mins
On the 5th anniversary of Mike Brown's death, Kim and CPU charge through Manhattan, which ends in chaos and multiple arrests. TMF storms City Hall in a push to meet with city officials, and Nupol of BLMGNY returns to action after a health scare.
Episode 9
Enough is Enough
Wed, Dec 18, 2019 41 mins
In a final effort to pressure the NYPD to fire Daniel Pantaleo, BLMGNY plans their biggest march yet; when Jose patrols with an ex-cop, the neighborhood and Kim lash out; in ATL, tensions flare.
Episode 10
The Fight Aint Over
Wed, Jan 8, 2020 41 mins
NYC gets bittersweet news about Eric Garner; Jose and Kim butt heads, putting their friendship and Kim's ties to CPU in jeopardy; shocking news in the Jimmy Atchison case comes out just as TMF considers a break up.