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moral universe to see
15 to Life’s impact.

Click on the arc of the moral universe to see
the impact of 15 to Life.

In his book Body Count, Princeton Prof John Dilulio warns of a coming wave of child super-predators.
The false prediction, repeated by media across the country, lead to the transfer of hundreds of
thousands of children into the adult court system to face extreme punishments.

49 states passed laws making it easier to put kids in adult court and prison.

"America is now home to
thickening ranks of juvenile
‘super-predators’…willing to maim,
rape and kill without
a moment’s thought."

John Dilulio
"America is now home to
thickening ranks of juvenile
'super-predators'--
radically impulsive,
brutally remorseless youngsters."
"They are not some
creature from outer space;
they are our own children."
"Amoral, feral beings,
stone-cold killers,
willing to maim, rape and
kill without a moment's thought."
"The tsunami is coming...
Juvenile crime is going up
and getting worse."

Three U.S. Supreme Court decisions - Roper, Graham and Miller - all state that "children are
different", and put limits on the punishment of juveniles. Listen to the chief justices below.

5 STATES
BAN JUVENILE
LIFE WITHOUT
PAROLE
(JLWOP)

The U.S. Supreme Court decisions give hope to 2,500 children sentenced to life without parole – and tens of thousands more facing lengthy sentences.

15 to Life community screenings launch with broadcast partner PBS.
The film becomes the most popular request of POV’s 27th season.

POV
"15 to Life puts a human face on the injustices and complicated issues in the criminal justice system. When teachers, community organizers and policy-makers ask for a film on criminal justice that students and community members can relate to, this is always at the top of our list."

- Eliza Licht, POV VP of community outreach and education

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JLWOP

7 NATIONAL
SCREENINGS

After three years of failed attempts, Florida revises its sentencing laws for children. Watch the video to see how the new law would have impacted Kenneth’s resentencing.

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SCREENINGS

1 ADDITIONAL
STATE BANS
JLWOP

MSNBC host Melissa Harris Perry interviews filmmaker Nadine Pequeneza and helps spread the word about juvenile life without parole.

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STATE BANS
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POV broadcast reaches 1.2 million viewers across the United States.

The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
facilitates a screening of 15 to Life for 140 youths,
emerging leaders in juvenile justice reform.

Eighty Baltimoreans join a screening and discussion with former juvenile lifers.
Kareem Hassan sentenced to life as a child joined our panel.

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Communities and Relatives of Illinois Incarcerated Children host a screening in Chicago
to help families prepare for their child's resentencing.

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15 to Life opens the MacArthur Foundation's Models for Change
conference in Washington, D.C.

"This presentation
set the tone for the conference."
"It was very informative and really impacted
the way I perceive injustices within
the legal system for youth."
"Powerful film
that should
change public
understanding of
this issue."
"I am trying to get a copy to use for education purposes with staff in my office."

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SCREENINGS

Screenings of 15 to Life proceed Nevada’s unanimous votes in the house and senate to ban juvenile life without parole.

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Barry Massey, the youngest juvenile sentenced to life, becomes the first to be paroled in Seattle. Earlier the same year 15 to Life opened Seattle’s Social Justice Film Festival.

15 to Life is honored at the American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Awards for its ability to engage citizens in a fundamental argument for children’s rights.

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STATE BANS
JLWOP

15 to Life screens on Capitol Hill. The same day Congressman Tony Cardenas introduces a resolution to ban juvenile life without parole at the Federal level.

Juvenile lifers at Graterford Prison in Pennsylvania incorporate 15 to Life into their reentry workshop, and write Kenneth letters of thanks.

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SCREENING

Viewers touched by Kenneth's story create a trust fund
to help him transition back to society when he is released.

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15 to Life continues to be used in the campaign to end juvenile life without parole. To use the film in your community contact: Outcast Films.