Fox 5 Films: The Life and Death of Robert Peace

Alison Morris reports on the short and tragic life of Robert Peace.
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[@thobanimadlala]

Who is here after the movie trailer

[@T-Rocc5150]

🙋🏾I had too🤦🏾

[@Better4YourSoulFood]

Who said smoking pot is bad?

[@jayman3915]

Me. Read the book years ago

[@DeeDale-qo2pb]

100%

[@EchoJ]

Got the “up next“ after watching the trailer😂 Chiwetel Ejiofor is gonna be mad asf at Google, because his 2-hour movie is already boiled down to 14mins for free on KZbin. 😅

[@TLHUCK5]

I THINK A LOT OF PPL ARE MISSING THE REASON DRUGS CAME INTO HIS LIFE. QUICK MONEY. HE WANTED TO SAVE HIS DAD,GET HIM A LAWYER, CANCER MEDS. AFTER HIS FATHER PASSED, HE STARTED A BUSINESS CLEANING UP HIS COMMUNITY, REFURBING HOMES BUT EVERYTHING CRASHED IN THE MARKET. HE GOT OUT. HIS LAST DRUG DEALINGS WERE TO MAKE BACK THE MONEY HIS FRIENDS LOST INVESTING IN HIS PROJECT THEN GO GET HIS PHD AND PURSUE HIS PASSION. I BELIEVE JEALOUSY IS WHAT FUELED THE PERSON WHO SHOT HIM BECAUSE ANYTHING ROB TOUCHED TURNED TO GOLD. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. MANY OF OUR PPL WHO STRUGGLE THRU LIFE LIKE THIS NOT ONLY ARE WE FIGHTING THE SYSTEM BUT ALSO ON A HUNT FOR OPPORTUNITY. 🙏🏿

[@ALP-f8j]

I think 90% of what you're saying is correct but it's more to it...he was in over his head...he was trappin in NewcJersey one of the most violent cities in America...plus he was adding water weight to his weed to bulk up the weight for wholesale.. only problem with that if it doesn't get sold fast enough it loses the weight...essentially he was rippin ppl off...that's why in the movie the profit margin was so high...I believe the ppl who was selling for him got hip...either that or he was infringing on gang territory...either way it was risky

[@JW-pk7vv]

@@normanbishop7631relax 🤡

[@GratitudeGriot]

Just finished this audiobook and started googling to see if Rob's killers were ever found. One of the many tragedies is that Rob didn't get to experience cannabis legalization in NJ. Wish he would've gone to grad school fresh out of Yale...wish he would've taken that office job at the airport...wish he would've lived💔

[@akuasalaam490]

"Wish he would've lived." 😢

[@AlwysBclosing]

Not getting married, raising a family, walking his daughter down the aisle but your sad he didn’t get to see weed legalized? Some high bar you set Meanwhile that shit probably got him killed

[@donatapowell8143]

​@@AlwysBclosing EXACTLY! Black mentality 🤦‍♀️

[@WhimWams]

​@@donatapowell8143Must be white mentality, too because, his pale skinned brothers was right there with him smoking AND selling.

[@misstiff29]

His father kept him emotionally hostage.

[@teresaandrews8500]

Excellent read. If only he could have lived to his potential.

[@gjone1]

😭😭😭 I just saw the movie - glad they made the movie and left him with a hero's salute by doing that...✊🏾🤲🏾💔

[@YMan4Real]

Movie is 🔥🔥✌🏿

[@ronylliosamuel6050]

What is the movie name?

[@gjone1]

Rob Peace is the name of the movie

[@chrisg9842]

I picked up this book one day in barnes and noble just walking through trying to get my mind right...I'm glad I did..this was a great book that all men of color should read RIP ROB PEACE

[@nkwari]

He tried to help all these friends and family members with money, but I don't think he took care of his self--he needed therapy and self care.

[@igbo_girl]

He tried to solve everyone’s problem without realizing he had big issues 😢

[@cherishwilson2156]

You never do when the world is on your shoulders.

[@americanbeauty171]

All comments are so true!!!

[@Amythecuterose]

I just saw the movie on Netflix and it a tear jerker.

[@BrittanyJones-t6u]

Yes very good movie!

[@jenmar4540]

I had never heard about Robert's story until a few days ago. His murder was completely sad and unnecessary. RIP Robert Peace

[@HovaNirvana]

He was murdered 10 years ago today. R.I.P. Rob Peace, or Shaun.

[@RavenGawd]

I'm just tired of my Benedict's family members getting shot down. I'm tired of losing my BROTHERS. Fam, if y'all read this please change, reach out and be safe

[@xcel007]

FYI - There are other people from St Benedicts in the comments. Myself and Devin.

[@mrrogergph]

Tf you two are rambling about🫵🫵🫵​@@xcel007

[@penelopesnopes6852]

Very interesting to actually see the places mentioned in the book.

[@curtisharris8220]

Tragic ending to a good life happens too much in the ghetto.

[@Swag94-v8s]

I knew that jealous snitch kid was gone be the end of him, u can have a brilliant plan but it’s always a dummy ready to ruin it for you & when his friend said,”the only way u can handle that problem is what u got in your hand” But Rob wasn’t a killer & unfortunately that rat got em killed. I wish he’d listen to his Yale friends his girlfriend & his Moms. I wish his Dad would’ve told his son to live his life cause his other friends told him their Dad wouldn’t allow em to risk their futures for him

[@marissat2911]

This exactly especially the part about his dad I wish he woulda after the first appeal just told him thank you son but go live your life

[@cobracommander9138]

They act like he was some kind of Kingpin selling crack or strung out on heroin. As if he was some addict that couldn't let his habit go. He sold weed to his classmates to make ends meet. His classmates were buying weed anyways. Then he sold weed to help himself and his mother. I live across the street from a huge legal weed shop where they just have every weed imaginable. This place is a huge warehouse of weed. Robert's story wasn't that long ago and that weed shop has been there for a while now.

[@ms.sharon.262]

This book was displayed along with many others during black history month in the showcase of the high school I’m working. I’m not big on reading but was quite curious about this book. I am truly enjoying it, very interesting, love the different characters. A few chapters to go. He was truly a inspirational.

[@TRUSTnBELIEVE1]

This movie was AMAZING!! I'm telling EVERYONE it's a must see and a must read!

[@laurafabianmarrero]

Agree

[@SixOhFive]

It’s not your job to give your parents a better life! It’s their job to give you a better life! Don’t get it twisted!

[@honeylemon9341]

Period.

[@TN-xx5qu]

Here for this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I do not seek what is yours, but you; for children are not responsible to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

[@TN-xx5qu]

2 Corinthians 12:14

[@Butterfly1798]

Huh

[@shavonnal85]

I’m here because of the Mary J. Bridge movie on Netflix. I cried like a baby! His subconscious was still connected to his environmental upbringings 😢

[@theicewitch9328]

When it boils down to it at the end of the day , trying to help his Dad was his demise.

[@WhimWams]

Deeper than that.

[@unodos2007]

@@WhimWamshow so, what’s your take on it

[@jamalwright8829]

@@unodos2007 his battle between two different worlds

[@dewlifemusic621]

I'd say the system was his demise.

[@Janayyy1]

It wasn’t Robs battle but his fathers. Though I think he found his purpose in trying to help his father.

[@monicadavis9475]

I wish administration would have given that recommendation like they did the other boys who sold on campus. Maybe grad school out of town would have saved him. I truly believe you can't grow in the same environment that made you sick.

[@americanbeauty171]

Thats deep!

[@kat7939]

@@americanbeauty171You cannot, and someone of his stature should never go back (to his hometown) once done with a school like Yale (Ivy league or any university for that matter)! It’s just matter of time before the “neighborhood” takes you out!!

[@Ab888ab]

From what I read in an article last night, it was fictional that there was a drug raid at his dorm. Which to me explains why in the movie there wasn’t a recommendation even though they never found anything. So from what I gathered, maybe they wouldn’t write him one or maybe he never asked for one.

[@queenryiah8024]

Who here after Netflix??

[@kingRoddHumble2398]

And now I’m finna watch it again

[@jocelynwilson9243]

Here after watching the movie on Netflix and I was amazed at his brilliance! Definitely a tear jerker in the end. 🙏🏾

[@michellejackson8259]

I just ordered this book a few days ago. This book was picked for my book club.

[@SixOhFive]

Low iq comment

[@kricketbx]

I recently went to the movie screening and I was soooo upset-he was such a treasure~!! Sadly, this type of story is not new-We often lose special people to this lifestyle-His story is unique simply because he had better choices and most don't really see a better choice. Sad story but not rare! :(

[@stellabrown909]

Very nice movie…the dad seemed to be a selfish man…you can’t put your heavy load on your kids.

[@kat7939]

@@stellabrown909This is so true…. I actually saw this a lot in college! I saw it from both black and white students; they were always battling family issues from home while on campus!

[@aemsiw3798]

It’s interesting the people that profit off of other people’s stories. The same people profit off of the labor, stories, inventions and history.

[@jayman3915]

They are the ones who write them…unfortunately

[@sharonrobinso2988]

Yes once I heard his voice (Hobbs) and kept watching I said the same thing. I wonder how much of the money is going to his Mom.

[@donatapowell8143]

​@@sharonrobinso2988 Exactly! I would not want no white man profiting off my black child or family member. Now if he donated the profits to the black community that would be a different story.

[@KuteAcrylixx]

This is how i feel. I wasnt surprised. They always do this right off our backs.

[@SixOhFive]

They don’t profit from the story they profit from telling the story which is a different thing entirely

[@Rodnyet]

Just finished the movie which was sad. Rob had so much potential and it's unfortunate his life was taken before he could fulfill them. 🙏🏾

[@Azul901]

He gave up his life when he decided to sell drugs.

[@yayits1990]

I just want to know did the family receive any of the proceeds from the book sales?

[@Powerule23]

If you remove the Yale/Ivy League factor, he was just like a lot of other college grads with conflicted backgrounds who sadly waste their energy in the drug game. I was able to identify with the stories in the book as well as the people, because it's just so common. One of the drawback of marijuana (for some people) is that it suppresses the expediency of getting your life together, especially when you're conflicted emotionally. What's not directly mentioned in the book, although illustrated on multiple occasions, is that he also appears to have been an alcoholic. If so, it's tough to get your life in order under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Sad story, because had his father remained in his life physically day-to-day, there's a good chance this story doesn't end this way.

[@ChloeFaith0406]

And the thing is my family is best friends with there's sryeeta is my neighbor ❤

[@jayman3915]

Yes he started drinking and smoking early.

[@paulatavares5220]

His father murdered 2 women , so how can you say if he stayed in his life physically on daily basis that there was a good chance this story wouldn't end this way ?? Where did you see the bright side as I can't see it.

[@Powerule23]

@@paulatavares5220 Well, obviously, that means his father doesn't go off to prison. His father was a major influence in his life and the iIncarceration created an emotional void that he ever overcame. I don't recall that the father exposed Rob to a much violence.

[@TLHUCK5]

IM. Sure he probably meant to say had the trragedy of what his father was incarcerated for.​@paulatavares5220

[@Tre38843]

@9:11 - WAIT A MINUTE… HE HELD A DEGREE IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & PHYSICS YET WORKED MENIAL JOBS SUCH AS A BAGGAGE HANDLER AT THE AIRPORT!

[@ScottieDrippen]

It just goes to show it’s not always who or what you know, life has a funny way of showing us we dont know as much as we think we do.

[@charlenew2684]

He had to still make money to get where he wanted to be

[@zaerosa]

Have you ever met people that worked in fast food or waitressing to pay for their education ? Some people have to take on “menial” jobs to get by in life before that person can finally have their dream job and dream life

[@jayricesr.9420]

His skin doesn't grant him the same access to opportunities as yours do

[@Tre38843]

@@jayricesr.9420 I’m black too.

[@Malouco]

This was the best got damn Netflix movie 😢 REAL LIFE IS BETTER THAN THE MOVIES

[@christinawallace960]

What’s the name of the Netflix movie

[@mscoco7119]

​@@christinawallace960 Rob Peace

[@kameshab3398]

I had the pleasure to read this masterpiece. Jeff, I’m still waiting on my copy 😊

[@Glamgrlsf]

Very smart friend. Wrote a meaningful book about Rob and his life. May Jeff find closure and rob R.I.P

[@joshuagrigsby888]

Movie had me in tears , I thank Allah I’m still alive cause this story is my life 🙏🏿

[@BouncerCFC]

Im from London. Da same thing is happening over here.

[@Inmo2024]

Jay Will did an excellent job job depicting home in the movie. Such a sad story ❤

[@mckenziepictures]

The overarching point to this story is that He had almost no agency. When he graduated from Yale, where was the prestigious job that is often offereed by recruiters at all of the Ivy Leagu schools? This young mam needed a father and loved his father so much, He was willing to sacrifice his own future just to help his father out of prison.

[@wolfspain7385]

This is the problem with the black community and I speak from experience. So many of us come from bad situations and fatherlessness and drugs are destroying us. I am blessed to have a father that married my mum and was there my entire life but even he went to prison before I was born and its that what woke him up. This story is utterly tragic and we had a genius ripped from us too soon. Just such a shame that with all his smarts he wasn't smart enough to realise that the drugs would be what killed him one way or the other. Sad, sad, sad. Until we acknowledge the issue, we will never be able to fix it.

[@MrAmunika1]

Came here after watching the movie on Netflix. Very touching.

[@NurseChapel_NCC1701]

My stomachs hurt for this young man every he time put drugs out there to get quick money. I wish he would have become a scientist with his potential he could have saved people curing disease and helping the world. Such heart break.

[@zeetaroberts6692]

THANK YOU SO MUCH JEFF!!!

[@thea7418]

Did they ever find his Dad innocent?

[@Glamgrlsf]

No , watch the movie! It’s really good. The cops will never EVER want to admit to a false imprisonment and for plotting /setting people up

[@tookie1107]

The neighbors had circumstantial evidence proving the gun his father owned wasn't the one the police clearly planted. They were threatened about coming forward and sadly his father passed.

[@kat7939]

@@tookie1107Found or planted? I’m confused at what you’re saying!

[@Ab888ab]

⁠@@tookie1107from what I read that’s wrong. If you look up what the fictional parts of this movie was, there weren’t any neighbor couple that confirmed it wasn’t his gun. That was one of the made up parts.

[@ttisttbethebbg100]

That my mom syreeta tabarez

[@TheGuillotineKing]

Of course he benefits from Robs life I wonder if the family got anything

[@SixOhFive]

Why should they?

[@hs-qk9qf]

Dang it, another brilliant mind gone too soon.

[@JasSymone]

I’m curious to know if they ever found the person that did it. … so heartbreaking

[@deb8911]

I see so much of myself in Rob’s story, down to being from NJ. I went to grad school straight out of college though. We’re all just one decision away from someone else’s final moment.

[@mrclax7852]

To make a long story short shawn was exceptionally gifted and smart he just didn’t have his father in his life and he used drugs to ease the pain of his father’s Absence.

[@Christian-Gigi]

He had it all and his "culture" was more for him than positivity.😕

[@honeylemon9341]

I did not find not one article on his murder.

[@Ab888ab]

Exactly. I thought that was sketchy too. Like did yall even try to investigate? But I guess crimes were probably easier to get away with back then. Thank God for technology today

[@killaks]

I can’t find ONE either. Anywhere

[@honeylemon9341]

@@killaks Why do you think that is? That’s so odd.

[@honeylemon9341]

@@Ab888ab This was in 2011. There’s something deeper going on.

[@vg4life]

What a fkn waste. Rip to this dude

[@devincarroll256]

This book is full of lies. Jeff is wolf in sheep's clothing. Taking advantage of someone he called a friend.

[@kat7939]

I read the book and I feel the same!

[@raineyj560]

From this interview, it seems like the headmaster (this word always irked me) was pissed at him instead of sad.

[@kenitomendez]

The author made up a lot of stuff in the book to support a particular narrative. I knew Shaun and his family well. 4:09 😅 All your proceeds minus cost should go to Newark charities, that embodied Shaun good qualities.

[@kenitomendez]

I don't think the author made a deliberate effort to take advantage of his friend. It just played itself out that way. I've been in the same room with him on two occasions. He seems sincere. Some misrepresenting in the book, however, but he I feel was being as genuine as he knew how or capable of being.

[@xcel007]

@devincaroll256 agreed. He's profiting off the death of his roommate

[@mrperfect390]

Just watched the movie OMG IT WAS SAD

[@jayI22]

I feel the priest has seen and experienced so much disappointment with deaths and unfortunate circumstances in that school. He’s not even moved anymore 😭

[@brandyanderson3049]

I wonder if drugs was really the reason he was killed or was it because he knew or found a cure for cancer and was going to share it with the world. Killer never found is always a dead give away that the “higher ups” are involved. This man was too smart and intelligent to be moving the way he did in this movie. Lord forgive me if I’m wrong.

[@EC1-07]

That man did not find a cure for cancer tf you talking about? Smh it’s always someone going off the deep end speaking some bullshit

[@454lin]

Not sure how he went to Yale university and then became a baggage handler. He was so social and seem to have a good network

[@xcel007]

My guess is that even though he had a degree in Biochemistry from Yale....no one would hire him. Plus he didn't have the same network as his richer classmates...this limiting his options .

[@Prettygirlvita]

Choices

[@tima.478]

"Even if you in a Benz you still a ninja in a coupe!" Kanye said it best...

[@Glamgrlsf]

He needed the money

[@Butterfly1798]

Huh? Some of y’all are ignorant. You do realize (& you don’t) ppl have degrees and still can’t find a job in that field or if they do they still need to find another job to bring additional income in

[@meroco20ify]

This story is so heartbreaking 💔 😔

[@delsasally8649]

He couldn’t let go of dad and because of his loyalty to his dad he risked his education and career. No parent should in my opinion, put their child in such a situation that would cause them to set their future to the side.

[@poettreeclimber]

Just saw the movie! Wow! 😭

[@Ab888ab]

In the real story, I feel like it was someone that he knew that shot Rob Peace. Because why were they in the basement?

[@tiararobinson2825]

Wow the good always die young 😢

[@ravenjackson4431]

Just finished the audiobook. Would love a book. I hope Jeff shared income from his story w the family

[@crysanathompson6027]

if he was alive today he would be so rich weed is legalized now

[@Neetacakes]

Had to come for the official transcript ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾this man was a beast with intelligence may Go rest his soul🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@JamStarMom]

Clearly brilluant guy who didnt break free in spite of doors opening up for him.

[@loupremo]

great piece

[@marv3lousmagnificent]

Rest In Peace Robert Peace.... sad story smmfh

[@mackdittyonasis]

Just saw the film…Very Sad & tragic 8/10

[@marymcclain5050]

Where did you watch? Can’t find full movie on KZbin prime nowhere 😢

[@mackdittyonasis]

@@marymcclain5050 It was at my local movie theater for 2 weeks

[@Mr.Yarserrott]

@@marymcclain5050 it's on netflix

[@AvonnaVentura]

​@@marymcclain5050 it's on Netflix, I just watched it today.

[@AvonnaVentura]

​@@marymcclain5050 it's on Netflix. I just watched it today.

[@Ksnamaste]

Not sure how I feel about this man benefiting from this robs story. Just shows you can’t have for feet in to different worlds.

[@ShawnBurke-y5d]

My condolences.

[@candyboy144]

Great motion picture.

[@igbo_girl]

So he made money from the tragedy. Would have sat better with me if a black person from his community wrote that book and made all that money. Maybe his mum or his uncle or his friends. Even the Rev. Father but not this roommate.

[@SixOhFive]

Did they tell the story? No. Effective story telling makes money, not the story itself. The story itself does not have the ability to tell itself.

[@eligreg99]

His roommate literally said he wanted to be a writer in the movie. This story wouldn’t have been as big without him

[@stellabrown909]

Over here today 08/15/24 after watching the well made movie about him. Camille needs to promote this movie. She did good.

[@ms.sharon.262]

Just started the book.

[@AtlasMonstera]

WoW so compellllylly heartbreaking.

[@2008israelramos]

Such a talented and brilliant mind, but selling drugs will never be the answer.

[@appleredhead3654]

I like the head master. I think hes a good man.

[@susietheus5784]

It’s crazy ! He had every going for him. He chose to made bad choices - what a waste .

[@mrdontpl8y]

Lied from the start demons... His father was there for him until he went to prison smh i hate demons...

[@kat7939]

Exactly, also he is not from the “hood” so to speak! It was a decent neighborhood when he was young!!

[@essj3334]

He looked like Kendrick Lamar

[@squeint]

Watching the movie now

[@JuneDeniro]

A life guide

[@WhimWams]

Watch the movie and you'll find out why he was really murdered...if you're smart enough. 😢

[@blacksunflower2958]

Do tell? I watched the movie and I’m not sure I understand what you mean ?

[@Dij101]

Yeah tell me

[@CasinoVega2]

The movie paints it as the young guy setting him up but if you read between the lines. His friend could have possibly did it. When he mentioned the only way to get rid of the young dude was the gun in Rob’s hand. Basically stating he’s ok with taking a life. The same friend was with him when it all went down. As his friend runs from the house and tosses the gun. The camera pans in on the gun. Had me thinking to myself is that a hint. Sources say police found Rob in the basement but it didn’t play out like that in the movie. Only thing we know for sure is Rob was set up

[@nick-wi6et]

in your own words why was he really murdered?

[@antoniettaspadaro726]

😢🙏

[@nakeedabray7041]

Keeping his memory alive

[@AtlasMonstera]

Such a promise. Gone way to soon.

[@Butterfly1798]

Some of y’all are rude and ignorant in these comments smh

[@awin2016]

Netflix brought me here

[@MaiaDuerr]

It's a great book, but whoa -- it's not a novel. It's non-fiction.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

The book is really good .

[@moolah1041]

God really needed shaun 😢

[@monicaraesmith]

OOOOOOHHHHHH WOW!! 😮😮😮

[@madmanaustinmadman9671]

What's the lesson here , i bet no one gets it

[@SixOhFive]

Why should they?

[@Lifeasnaniie]

He was raised in east orange not south orange. And no affiance I don’t think a Caucasian person should be telling a black persons story

[@baileyclark8483]

Oh for crying out loud.

[@kat7939]

Straight facts!

[@nkwari]

YES! Fox5 made a big mistake there. They don't seem to know the Oranges and Newark and uses the names interchangeably. I just finished reading the book. It would have benefited from an author who knows what it is like to be black in elite white atmosphere and the fun of East Orange childhood, some things were missing from the book in terms of that, but you could tell the author was going hard as he could to give us all the details through research and interviews. Seemed like he wanted to do right by the young man that died.

[@raineyj560]

​@@baileyclark8483just don't understand, do u 🤔

[@fragileguyguy7226]

I read the book, “The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot, and I had before and during my reading of said book. On the other hand, the book, “The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace” by Jeff Hobbs, was written by one of the few people willing to do a little bit of research in order to tie as many facts into a narrative as possible. The book doesn’t exist just because Robert Peace lived an exceptional life. The book exist because one White Man found Robert Peace’s life to be an interesting story to tell. It stinks, but that’s how some stories get written.

[@Azul901]

He died like a fool.

[@elainebrandon3082]

🙏🏽💐🕊️💝

[@Cybertron1998]

Sad he died but he was an idiot for getting involved in drugs.

[@SixOhFive]

No, he was an idiot for selling drugs on a gangs turf and thinking they wouldn’t notice or do anything about it.

[@vondalittle1814]

💙💙

[@Alessleblue10]

They being them

[@Wuus]

Of course they find a way to blame it on weed .