Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner
Date: Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Main Library – Main Auditorium, Durham
Price: Free
Category: Community
In conjunction with The Declaration of Independence Display we invite you to join us for a special event! Community Screening: Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner Brought to you by: Archive of Documentary Arts and David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library The short documentary centers on Gwen Carr's enduring fight for justice following the 2014 death of her son, Eric Garner, after being pinned to the ground in a chokehold by a police officer in Staten Island. The New York City medical examiner stated the cause of death as a homicide. Garner's final words, "I can't breathe," became a rallying cry in protests against police violence and systemic racism across the United States. Filmed over several years, the documentary places Carr's voice at its core, tracing her transformation from grieving mother to nationally recognized advocate for accountability and human rights. Winner of the 2026 Human Rights Digital Storytelling Award
