Reimagining Criminal Justice in 'Philly DA'

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | Apr 23, 2021

The eight-part series “Philly D.A.” follows District Attorney Larry Krasner as he carries out a progressive agenda to reduce incarceration in Philadelphia. The series invites comparisons to “The Wire” for its dramatic twists and turns as Krasner tries to live up to his principles against fierce opposition.

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