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His was one of several cases at the time of unarmed people being shot after confusing addresses, which launched debate over stand your ground laws in some US states that allows use of deadly force to prevent death or great bodily harm.

The protests, which drew support from celebrities including Halle Berry, Kerry Washington and Jennifer Hudson, called for racial justice and drew attention to stand your ground laws.

Among other jury awards, the directing prize in the U.S. dramatic competition went to Rashad Frett for “Ricky,” about a man struggling with the challenges of life after incarceration, while the U.S. documentary directing award was presented to Geeta Gandbhir for “The Perfect Neighbor,” an examination of Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” laws.

Lorincz was not initially charged with any crime because of Florida’s “stand your ground” self-defense law before later being brought to trial, as the film shifts to examine how a single act of violence can irrevocably change so many lives.

The Republican governor’s pardon last month of the man, Daniel S. Perry, who had argued that he was acting in self-defense against an armed protester, was cheered by conservatives as a recognition of the state’s “stand your ground” protections.