S21·E3 The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández
- Episode
- Season 21, Episode 3
- Air Date
- July 8, 2008
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In 1997, U.S. Marines patrolling the Texas-Mexico border as part of the War on Drugs shot and killed Esequiel Hernández Jr. Mistaken for a drug runner, the 18-year-old was, in fact, a U.S. citizen tending his family's goats with a .22 rifle. He became the first American killed by U.S. military forces on native soil since the 1970 Kent State shootings. The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández, narrated by Tommy Lee Jones, explores Hernandez's tragic death and its torturous aftermath. His parents and friends, the Marines on patrol, and investigators discuss the dangers of militarizing the border and the death of one young man.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 21 Episode 3 of Point of View air?
Season 21, Episode 3 ('The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández') originally aired on July 8, 2008.
How long is Season 21 Episode 3 ('The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Point of View Season 21 Episode 3?
In 1997, U.S. Marines patrolling the Texas-Mexico border as part of the War on Drugs shot and killed Esequiel Hernández Jr. Mistaken for a drug runner, the 18-year-old was, in fact, a U.S. citizen tending his family's goats with a .22 rifle. He became the first American killed by U.S. military force...
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