4CHOSEN: The Documentary
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4CHOSEN: The Documentary is a 2008 documentary film narrated by Montel Williams
The film is about the aftermath of an incident that occurred April 23, 1998 on the New Jersey Turnpike
. Four young men from New York
were traveling on the turnpike on their way to a basketball talent showcase in North Carolina
when they were pulled over by two state troopers and shot at thirteen times. The film documents the court proceedings and the investigation of the New Jersey State Police
(NJSP), and interviews indicate government corruption during former Governor Christine Todd Whitman
's administration. The four basketball players were represented by attorney David Ironman, and supported by Reverend Al Sharpton
and Johnnie Cochran
in a case that became known as "one of the largest racial profiling cases in American history".
The film opened the 2008 Garden State Film Festival
and premiered at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park
.
Montel Williams
Montel Brian Anthony Williams is an American television personality, radio talk show host and actor. He is best known as host of the long-running The Montel Williams Show, and more recently as a spokesperson for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance...
The film is about the aftermath of an incident that occurred April 23, 1998 on the New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey Turnpike
The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey, maintained by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the Turnpike is the nation's sixth-busiest toll road and is among one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United...
. Four young men from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
were traveling on the turnpike on their way to a basketball talent showcase in North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
when they were pulled over by two state troopers and shot at thirteen times. The film documents the court proceedings and the investigation of the New Jersey State Police
New Jersey State Police
The New Jersey State Police is the state police force for the state of New Jersey. It is a general-powers police agency with state wide jurisdiction when requested by the Governor, designated by Troop Sectors.-History:...
(NJSP), and interviews indicate government corruption during former Governor Christine Todd Whitman
Christine Todd Whitman
Christine Todd "Christie" Whitman is an American Republican politician and author who served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey from 1994 to 2001, and was the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the administration of President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2003. She was New...
's administration. The four basketball players were represented by attorney David Ironman, and supported by Reverend Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton
Alfred Charles "Al" Sharpton, Jr. is an American Baptist minister, civil rights activist, and television/radio talk show host. In 2004, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential election...
and Johnnie Cochran
Johnnie Cochran
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. was an American lawyer best known for his leadership role in the defense and criminal acquittal of O. J...
in a case that became known as "one of the largest racial profiling cases in American history".
The film opened the 2008 Garden State Film Festival
Garden State Film Festival
The Garden State Film Festival is a film festival in the United States held in Asbury Park, New Jersey which showcases over 100 films annually over three days in March or April....
and premiered at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 16,116. The city is known for its rich musical history, including its association with...
.