Exec Producer: Mike Radford

BBC3

Editor: Charlie Hawryliw

Charlie Hawryliw edited this new documentary which explores the life and controversy of Kyle Rittenhouse, one of America’s most polarizing figures.

Kyle Rittenhouse shot three men at the age of 17, two fatally amid a Black Lives Matter protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He claimed self-defence at trial and was acquitted in November 2021. This startling documentary follows that trial and speaks to insiders and Rittenhouse himself.

With interviews, archive footage, and expert analysis, the documentary offers a detailed look at the legal proceedings, public perceptions, and the cultural and political effects of Rittenhouse’s story. It covers the events and aftermath of Rittenhouse’s actions, which sparked nationwide debate and the broader societal impact and shows the complexities of modern American society and the impact of divisive events on public discourse.

Available now on BBC3