The Return
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The Return
An unprecedented reform to California's "Three Strikes" law through the eyes of those on the front lines — prisoners suddenly freed, families turned upside down, reentry providers helping navigate complex transitions, and attorneys and judges wrestling with an untested law.
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Filmmakers Kelly Duane De La Vega and Katie Galloway discuss the making of the film The Return.
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Kaylica talks about the importance of having a father present in her life.
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Kenneth runs into unexpected obstacles readjusting to society.
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