This is “The Power of a Pardon,” a five-part series exploring how life-changing the pardons process can be for formerly incarcerated individuals navigating a flawed criminal justice system.
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…
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…
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…
With her criminal record, will Gerrie get the pardon she needs to rebuild her life?
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…
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…