District of Second Chances

Name: District of Second Chances
Director: Wynette Yao
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024-10-01
Cast: Anthony "Pete" Petty, Colie Levar Long, Gene Downing, Debbie Allison, Lisa Twitty

They all committed heinous crimes. Do they deserve a second chance?

2024 · 77 min · Documentary

A quest for redemption is unfolding in Washington, D.C. Thanks to forward-looking “Second Chance” legislation, three men who were sentenced in their youth to life in prison have the chance to plead for release.

Directed by Wynette Yao

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