3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets (2015)

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3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets was released on October 2, 2015, in the UK. The American documentary film was produced by Candescent Films. The movie storyline was written and directed by Marc Silver. The movie was based on the true story of gunfire after thanksgiving in November 2012[1].

Plot

On November 23, 2012, 17-year old Jordan Davis was shot 10 times by Michael Dunn at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. Before the gunfire occurred, Michael Dunn and Rhonda Rouer, his girlfriend went to a gas station's convenience store to buy white wine and chips. As they came in, Davis, Leland Brunson, and Tommie Stornes, and Tevin Thompson were playing music out loud. Dunn complained and called it as thus music, which later on telling them to turn it down. Davis decided to turn it up. While Dunn was talking with Davis, Dunn said that he felt threatened and decided to fire off ten rounds with his shotgun. The investigation went on and polices said that there were not any weapons in Davis's vehicle. In the trial, Dunn said that he could be a victim and said that the music was rap crap music. However, Rouer testimony denied all of Dunn's claims[2]. Rouer said that Davis seemed to be not threatening Dunn and said that Dunn called their music style "Thug Music". In the end, Dunn was found to be guilty and sentenced to 90 years though it took a second trial to return the guilty verdict. Moreover, this film shows that racial prejudice still exists in America[3].

Controversy

Lucy McBath (Jordan Davis's Mom)[4]

The film displays that thug is the new term for the "n-word". This is shown when Rhona Rouer said by herself in the trial that Michael Dunn said that he hated that thug music. What is worse is that Dunn claimed that he used the gun for self-defense and use the "stand your ground" law. While everyone who witnessed the scene said that Jordan did not bring any weapons. Dunn believes that he could be killed if he had not done that. It is shown that racial prejudice towards African American teenagers is exhibited by Dunn as saying that African American teenagers would harm people if they seem suspicious. While Jordan is seen to be innocent, has no record of law enforcement[5].

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