# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Film Screening: John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: “Justice in Action: A Juneteenth Screening of John Burris—The Godfather of Police Litigation”

This Juneteenth, the Benicia Public Library, with co-sponsorship by Benicia Black Lives Matter, the City's V.I.B.E. Team, and Ethnic Notions Fine Art Gallery & Bookstore, will commemorate the holiday with a screening of John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation, a powerful documentary chronicling the 40-year career of civil rights attorney John Burris and his work confronting police misconduct. Produced by Doug Harris, the film highlights landmark cases including Rodney King, Oscar Grant, and the Oakland Riders scandal.

The program will begin with an introduction to situate the documentary within a broader historical context, examining policing practices from the late 19th century—particularly as slave patrols surveilled, chased and detained runaway and newly freed slaves both prior to and after their enfranchisement as citizens—through to modern reforms such as the Racial Identity and Profiling Act (RIPA). The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Burris, offering attendees an opportunity for deeper engagement and dialogue.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benicia/juneteenth-film-screening-john-burris-the-godfather-of-police-litigation/200030117746459
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, juneteenth, art, fine-arts, black-lives-matter, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Benicia
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 150 E L ST, Benicia, CA, United States, California 94510
- **lat**: 38.05338
- **long**: -122.15451
- **full address**: 150 E L ST, Benicia, CA, United States, California 94510

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Juneteenth Film Screening: John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation being held?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Film Screening: John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 150 E L ST, Benicia, CA, United States, California 94510.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Juneteenth Film Screening: John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Film Screening: John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation is organized by Benicia Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Film Screening: John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Benicia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Juneteenth Film Screening: John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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