
District of Second Chances
Documentary
Overview
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.
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Anthony "Pete" Petty
Anthony "Pete" Petty
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Anthony "Pete" Petty
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Colie Levar Long
Colie Levar Long
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Colie Levar Long
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Gene Downing
Gene Downing
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Gene Downing
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Debbie Allison
Debbie Allison
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Debbie Allison
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Lisa Twitty
Lisa Twitty
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Lisa Twitty
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Patricia Ann Long
Patricia Ann Long
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Patricia Ann Long
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Shadon Petty
Shadon Petty
Shadon Petty
Charles Allen
Charles Allen
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Charles Allen
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Annalisa Buttici
Annalisa Buttici
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Annalisa Buttici
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Lamont Carey
Lamont Carey
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Lamont Carey
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