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The Power of a Pardon

Season 7 Episode 6 | 28m 47s

For five formerly incarcerated individuals who served their time, the only path to redemption and chance to pursue their purpose is through the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons. Through intimate and, at times, nerve-racking stories, THE POWER OF A PARDON follows these individuals as they show how life-altering a pardon and criminal justice reform can be when trying to build a life after prison.

Aired: 07/02/23 | Expires: 11/22/26
Major funding for Local, USA provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Descendants of a Black neighborhood in Athens, GA fight to preserve its memory and seek redress.
Exploring how HBCU programs and initiatives are changing and saving lives in the community.
Illustrating the power and success of peaceful student-led protests at HBCUs.
Young Black men seek wisdom from an older generation, hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.
Young Black men seek wisdom from an older generation, hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.
Women leaders reclaim for their right to share the indigenous practice of controlled burning.
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Descendants of a Black neighborhood in Athens, GA fight to preserve its memory and seek redress.
Exploring how HBCU programs and initiatives are changing and saving lives in the community.
Illustrating the power and success of peaceful student-led protests at HBCUs.
Young Black men seek wisdom from an older generation, hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.
Women leaders reclaim for their right to share the indigenous practice of controlled burning.
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