Warner Bros. has beat out several other studios to secure the rights to the memoir Tell the Truth & Shame the Devil: The Life, Legacy, and Love of My Son Michael Brown, written by Lezley McSpadden, the mother of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was killed by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri back in 2014.
Michael Brown was shot and killed on August 9, 2014 by Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson, after the 18-year-old reportedly robbed a convenience store.
Michael Brown’s family also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Darren Wilson and the city of Ferguson, which was moved to federal court.
This shooting lead to the phrase “Hands up, Don’t Shoot” to be used as a rallying cry against police violence.