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Philly D.A.

A groundbreaking documentary series embedded inside the long shot election and tumultuous first term of Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's unapologetic District Attorney, and his experiment to upend the criminal justice system from the inside out.
The Mole Agent

An 83 year old first-time spy goes undercover in a retirement home to expose possible elder abuse, uncovering compassion and connection instead.
Down a Dark Stairwell

A Chinese American cop shoots and kills an innocent black man; suddenly two marginalized communities must navigate an uneven criminal justice system together.

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Reimagining Policing and Public Safety
April 30, 2021

We asked more than 500 community members from across the country to discuss policing and public safety. Read participant's feedback on how communities can improve public safety.
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Filmmakers Show How Hard it Is to Make Change in Epic "Philly D.A." Docuseries
April 6, 2021

The co-directors and producer of the epic PBS docuseries "Philly D.A." share insight on switching from a feature to a series, working with ITVS, why it's good to have it on PBS, and how they got unprecedented access to Larry Krasner's office.

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