Briana Ojeda - Forced Trajectory Project

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The Forced Trajectory Project is a long-term multimedia project documenting the rippling effects police violence has on communities beginning with the families who have lost their loved ones to police murder. Utilizing moving pictures, stills, and sound, the project’s goal is to paint an intimate and accurate portrait of the “forced trajectory” these family members find themselves on after their loved one is killed.

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Briana Ojeda
of Brooklyn, New York
died August 27, 2010
Michael and Carmen Ojeda, parents of Briana Ojeda, speak at a press conference held in Albany for the passing of Briana's Law.

Running time: 4 min, 17 sec

11-year old Briana Ojeda suffered an asthma attack on August 27th, 2010. Her mother, Carmen Ojeda was on her way with Briana to the hospital when she was apprehended by Officer Alfonso Mendez, who she pleaded for help for her daughter's condition. Not only did Mendez refuse to provide CPR, he proceeded to arrest her for a traffic violation. In the midst of this, little Briana passed away. Briana's Law - which is asking for police officers to receive continual CPR/First Aid training is a law that has just been approved locally, and now the family is pursuing state-wide legislation.

Filmed on June 12, 2012 in Albany, New York.

Briana Ojeda
of Brooklyn, New York
died August 27, 2010

Michael and Carmen Ojeda, parents of Briana Ojeda, speak at a press conference held in Albany for the passing of Briana's Law.

Running time: 4 min, 17 sec

Briana Ojedaof Brooklyn, New Yorkdied August 27, 2010

Michael and Carmen Ojeda, parents of Briana Ojeda, speak at a press conference held in Albany for the passing of Briana's Law. Running time: 4 min, 17 sec

Briana Ojeda
of Brooklyn, New York
died August 27, 2010

Michael and Carmen Ojeda, parents of Briana Ojeda, speak at a press conference held in Albany for the passing of Briana's Law.

Running time: 4 min, 17 sec