On this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Director Brad Bailey to discuss his new documentary, "Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner. Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, spends years seeking justice over the death of her son. At home, surrounded by photos of lost loved ones, she draws strength from cherished memories to keep fighting. Filmed over six years, this documentary marks the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s death.
Brad Bailey: The first African American to win Student Oscar Gold in Documentary for Hale;
Harvard University scholar focused on social justice; recently earned a New England Emmy
nomination for a short form piece featuring Gwen Carr.
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