Brothers Dennis and Lee Horton spent nearly 30 years in prison for a crime they did not commit. Supported by their innocence and determination to better the prison institution from within, will the Horton brothers get the commutation they need to be freed of their wrongful convictions? This is part two of the Horton brothers’ story.
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The Power of a Pardon
How long is enough time to pay the price for one’s crimes?
For five formerly incarcerated individuals who served their time, the only path to redemption and chance to pursue their life’s purpose is through the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons.
Through intimate and, at times, nerve-racking stories, follow these five individuals as they show how life-altering a pardon and criminal justice reform can be when trying to build a life after prison.
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