Time: The Kalief Browder Story
Description: The criminal justice system tragically failed 16-year-old Kalief Browder, who spent three years in Rikers Island jail awaiting trial -- two of those years in solitary confinement -- after being arrested for allegedly stealing a backpack. The case was never prosecuted, the charges were ultimately dropped, and Browder committed suicide after his release. His story and the challenges it poses to a basic understanding of American liberties are central to this six-part documentary. It's a comprehensive review of the case, using first-person accounts, archival footage, and cinematic re-creations of key scenes from Browder's life. Exclusive interviews with a wide range of people connected to the story, from politicians to close friends and family members to social reformers, are also featured.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2017
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: March 1, 2017
Awards: Peabody Award - Documentary
Program Creator: Julia Willoughby Nason
Executive Producer: Jay Z
Networks: Paramount Network, BET
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Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2017
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: March 1, 2017
Awards: Peabody Award - Documentary
Program Creator: Julia Willoughby Nason
Executive Producer: Jay Z
Networks: Paramount Network, BET
Watch Trailer