Series opening! Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Probation, parole, and re-entry
Parkway Central Library
Join your neighbors for a special after-hours screening to watch and discuss with a panel of experts and community members a crucial episode of the award winning Philly D.A. docu-series. Other episodes of the series paired with panel discussions will screen throughout our library system:
- For a full series overview available on our blog
- Tickets are free, but please RSVP on Eventbrite
After screening a particularly powerful episode of the series which centers on issues of probation, parole, and re-entry, audiences will be joined by a panel of experts and insiders including protagonist and activist LaTonya Myers, AFSCME DC47 Union President Cathy Scott, and Moderator Chris “Flood the Drummer” Norris for a candid discussion followed by Q&A. Doors will open at 5:15 pm and light refreshments from Down North Pizza (which makes for itself the mission of employing the formerly incarcerated) will be served prior to the 6:00 pm screening followed by a talkback beginning at 7:00 pm.
Episode 4* synopsis (watch clip) : Formerly incarcerated activist LaTonya Myers advocates for her own freedom after starting a 10-year probation sentence. Meanwhile The DA’s team tackles systemic probation reforms, facing off against judges who embrace the status quo of excessive supervision. *Please note: you do not need to have watched prior episodes to be hooked on the drama and thoroughly enjoy this one. This is true throughout the series.
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-833-TALK FLP (825-5357)