Indigenous Musicians Amplify Native Voices and Culture at the Great Hall of the Cooper Union
Grammy nominated artists collaborate to celebrate indigenous people and culture to commemorate the Indigenous Peoples Day.
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A Filipino Nurse’s Journey From AIDS to COVID | Caretakers Ep. 1
Belinda is a veteran nurse and typical Filipina "auntie." She left the Philippines to work as a nurse through the AIDS epidemic, the first Gulf War in Iraq, and eventually at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, the center of New York's…
What Does a Second Chance Look Like After Nearly 30 Years in Prison? | The Power of a Pardon (Ep. 5)
Dennis and Lee Horton, two brothers, spent nearly 30 years in prison for a crime they did not commit. Despite their innocence and determination to better the prison institution from within, the Horton brothers wait to see if they will…
The Vietnamese Community in Seattle Is Leading a Program to Help Afghan Refugees Amid Taliban Crisis
Similar to current events in Afghanistan, the refugee crisis in the conflict-torn nation is a painful reminder to many Vietnamese-Americans.
Can a Pardon Bring Justice to Two Innocent Brothers Three Decades Later? | The Power of a Pardon (Ep. 4)
Dennis and Lee Horton, two brothers, spent nearly 30 years in prison for a crime they did not commit. Despite their innocence and determination to better the prison institution from within, the Horton brothers know that their freedom can only…
From Prison to Business Owner, Can A Pardon Help Gerri Chambers? | The Power of a Pardon (Ep. 3)
With her criminal record, will Gerrie get the pardon she needs to rebuild her life?
After Living Crime-free for Decades, Why Is Cambodian Refugee Kim “Rickie” Chhoeun Facing Deportation? | The Power of a Pardon (Ep. 2)
Rickie lawfully entered the United States as a Cambodian refugee. Long after having served his time in prison, he now faces deportation for his 20-year-old convictions in Pennsylvania, specifically a misdemeanor and a firearm possession for a crime he did…
From Prison to Politics, Meet the Man Revolutionizing the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons | The Power of a Pardon (Ep. 1)
What happens when the politicians creating prison reform have gone through the system themselves? As a formerly incarcerated individual, Brandon Flood is both a benefactor and influential force in revolutionizing the pardons process in Pennsylvania. This is "The Power of…
“Pier Kids” Shows The Real Lives of Homeless, Queer and Trans Youth of Color
"Pier Kids" director and co-star reflect on social mobility of trans folk in New York City and what that looks like with today's social climate.
Islamic Center Volunteers Prepare Donations for Influx of Kabul Refugees Arriving
Close to nearly 10,000 Kabul refugees are predicted to take shelter at the center in the upcoming weeks and months.
A Motel Owner Opens Rooms to Those in Need, Even if They Can’t Pay
Motel owner says he knows what it’s like not to have a home; that's why he's helping others in need in North Bergen.
The Power of a Pardon | Filmmakers’ Bios
Jamila Paksima | Filmmaker (she/her) Jamila Paksima is an acclaimed Iranian American documentary producer and director. She has crafted films for PBS, BBC, Independent Lens, MSNBC, THIRTEEN, VIACOM, BET and others. Paksima directed and was the showrunner for the 8-hour primetime presidential…