By depicting real-life witnesses and actual evidence in a courtroom setting, American Trial will tell the story of the trial that may have occurred had NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo been indicted for the killing of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York. Using the trial as a conduit, this documentary will examine accountability, race and police/civilian relations in New York City and beyond.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Barack ObamaSelf | Self |
 Bill de BlasioSelf | Self |
 LeBron JamesSelf | Self |
 Kobe BryantSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Alan DershowitzSelf | Self |
 Michael BadenSelf | Self |
 Al SharptonSelf | Self |
 Kimberlé CrenshawSelf | Self |