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Independent Lens: Philly D.A. Begins April 20

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Go inside the emotional, high stakes work that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and an ensemble of idealistic outsiders from different walks of life take on as they attempt a fundamental overhaul of an entrenched criminal justice system.

Tuesdays, beginning April 20, at 8 pm on Nine PBS. Stream after broadcast for a limited time on the PBS Video App or online below. Stream all episodes now with Nine PBS Passport.

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He sued police over 75 times. Now he’s the D.A. Can his team make change from the inside?

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Episode Guide

Episode One - 4/20/2021
The new Philadelphia District Attorney uncovers a secret the police are desperate to hide.

Episode Two - 4/20/2021
Krasner and his team battle to obtain the complete police misconduct files.

Episode Three - 4/27/2021
The murder of a police sergeant tests the D.A.’s resolve to never seek the death penalty.

Episode Four - 5/4/2021
LaTonya Myers fights for probation reform, but any slip-up could send her back to prison.

Episode Five - 5/11/2021
A skeptical parole board and his own pride stand between a man and freedom.

Episode Six - 5/18/2021
A councilwoman bridges constituents plagued by the opioid crisis with the unorthodox D.A.

Episode Seven - 5/25/2021
Krasner must decide whether to pursue a rarity -- murder charges against a cop.

Episode Eight - 6/1/2021
Frustrated Krasner supporters warn he must accelerate plans to phase out cash bail.