Beyond Bars

Beyond Bars

It's a movement, not a moment.

2023 · 98 min · Documentary

Chesa Boudin’s journey from son of imprisoned Weather Underground activists to DA fighting to reform the justice system.

Directed by Robert Greenwald

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