Series synopsis
Copwatch America is an American documentary television series that premiered on BET on October 23, 2019.
A chronicle of the dedicated activism of citizens who take to the streets with a vigilant eye on potential police brutality and discrimination. Focusing on two teams in Atlanta and New York City, this docuseries highlights passionate individuals who are doing their part to keep police abuses of power in check while drawing attention to injustices that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Premise
A chronicle of the dedicated activism of citizens who take to the streets with a vigilant eye on potential police brutality and discrimination. Focusing on two teams in Atlanta and New York City, this docuseries highlights passionate individuals who are doing their part to keep police abuses of power in check while drawing attention to injustices that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 23, 2019 | January 8, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Copwatchers The Movement Family drops a banner to raise awareness about police brutality in Atlanta, and Copwatch Patrol Unit activists seek justice for Eric Garner in New York City. |
October 23, 2019 |
| 2 |
Independence Day? CPU and BLM GNY patrol the Bronx and Harlem on the 4th of July, a night when tensions between the community and the NYPD have become notoriously combustible; in Atlanta, the Movement Family clash internally on incorporating more aggressive tactics. |
October 30, 2019 |
| 3 | A Call to Action | November 6, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 23, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 13, 2019 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 23:00:00 |