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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA tells the consequential story of criminal justice in America as it has never before been told — from the colonial era to today. This series explores arguments Americans have had over the meaning of justice for more than 250 years.

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Crime and Punishment in America
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For 250 years, Americans wrestle with crime, punishment and the meaning of justice. Premieres 11/16.
Preview: 2:31
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Crime and Punishment in America
First Look: Crime and Punishment in America | Directed by Lynn Novick
For 250 years, Americans wrestle with crime, punishment and the meaning of justice. Premieres 11/16.
Preview: 2:10
Major funding for CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA was provided by The Atlantic Philanthropies, Emerson Collective, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Park Foundation. Major funding was also provided by the following members of The Better Angels Society: The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; The Just Trust for Education; Allan and Shelley Holt; The Tow Foundation; and the Sozosei Foundation. Additional support was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, Ford Foundation | JustFilms, and by The Better Angels Society members: John and Catherine Debs; Timothy Fazio; Lise Strickler and Mark Gallogly; the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund (Laurie M. Tisch Foundation Inc); Gilchrist and Amy Berg; the Carson Family Charitable Trust; Mauree Jane and Mark W. Perry; the Segal Family Foundation; and Mark A. Tracy.
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