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A new documentary series explores the long-lasting consequences of the 2012 killing of teenager Trayvon Martin, who was unarmed and walking home in his Florida neighborhood when he was fatally shot by George Zimmerman. Zimmerman was later acquitted of murder, and the case drew attention to Florida's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law, which permits the use of deadly force.

Appearing on "CBS This Morning" Monday, Trayvon's father, Tracy Martin, explained why the series, "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story," has such relevance six years after his son's death. "There are a lot of social injustices occurring in our communities, and the problem needs to be rectified," he said.

"I think the central thesis of our documentary is that Trayvon Martin's story ignited change in America, but also led to a backlash that we're currently experiencing in our politics," said series co-director Jenner Furst. "And we wanted to use the case to explore that backlash and understand how it's aff Trayvon martins dad a freemasons 33rd year.