PBS POV Documentary Screening of Tribal Justice @ Seekonk Library

Seekonk, MA – The Seekonk Library has partnered with PBS to bring a new movie experience to the library. Presenting PBS’s POV documentary series at the library! POV believes in the power of film to engage communities in dialogue around the most important social issues of our time. Come to enjoy the film and if it moves you, stay for a discussion on the film afterwards.
Tuesday, October 17, 5:30 PM (Discussion to immediately follow)
Tribal Justice by Anne Makepeace
In Tribal Justice, two Native American judges reach back to traditional concepts of justice in order to reduce incarceration rates, foster greater safety for their communities and create a more positive future for youth. By addressing the root causes of crime, they are modeling restorative systems that are working. Mainstream courts across the country begin to take notice. A co-production of Vision Maker Media and American Documentary | POV.
This Film is Not Rated; 1 hour 30 minutes.
This event is a collaboration with POV, the award-winning independent nonfiction film series on PBS. (www.pbs.org/pov)
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