WEBINAR - "The Vanishing Trial" Film Viewing and Panel Discussion

Date:
9/21/2020 at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Event Description

Panelists:

Joanna McClinton, State Representative for the 191st District, House Democratic Caucus Chair

Larry Krasner, District Attorney of Philadelphia

Wana Saadzoi, Esq., Criminal Defense Attorney, PACDL Board Member

 

Moderator:

Celeste Trusty, Pennsylvania State Policy Director - FAMM

 

1.5 Substantive Credits

 

"The Vanishing Trial" focuses on four individuals who were forced to make that excruciating choice. Each was threatened with a "trial penalty," the term used to describe the substantially longer prison sentence a person receives if they exercise their constitutional right to trial instead of pleading guilty. We see how the trial penalty has led to the shocking disappearance of one of the most fundamental individual rights and the explosion in America’s prison population.

Throughout the film, we hear the perspectives of national experts, including former federal judges and prosecutors, criminal defense lawyers, constitutional law experts, and criminal justice reform advocates.

"The Vanishing Trial" was produced by FAMM producer/director Wynette Yao and cinematographer/editor Travis Edwards. Yao is an Emmy-nominated producer/director who has worked for National Geographic, Discovery, and other major networks. Edwards is an award-winning cinematographer/editor who has worked on a wide range of documentaries and features.

During this CLE, participants will view the film and then engage in a discussion with esteemed panelists.

 

Click here to register and pay online. 

 

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