TIME: The Kalief Browder Story
After his arrest at age 16, Kalief Browder fought the system and prevailed, despite unthinkable circumstances. He became an American hero.
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Cast:Jay-Z , Kalief Browder , Venida Browder , Paul Prestia , Adriana DeMeo , Van Jones , Josh Rhett Noble , Donnell E. Smith , Jeff Robinson , Akeem Browder , Nicole Browder , Kamal Browder , Raheem Browder , Deion Browder , Michelle Alexander , Donna Lieberman , Robin Steinberg , Eric Holder
S1.E1 ∙ Part 1 - The System
Kalief Browder is seeking justice from New York City for his 3-Year imprisonment at Rikers Island and wrongful arrest. His Deposition proves to be treacherous and he is forced to answer questions about his troubled past.
S1.E2 ∙ Part 2 - The Island
We are taken back to the early days of Kalief's incarnation on Rikers Island where he is introduced to a world of violence, corruption, and gangs. In constant turmoil, Kalief must defend himself from all sides.
S1.E3 ∙ Part 3 - The Bing
Kalief's mental state begins to deteriorate as multiple trial delays by the prosecution force him to spend months in solitary confinement at Rikers.
S1.E4 ∙ Part 4 - The Witness
Shoddy police work and the prosecutors' inability to locate the main witness leave Kalief facing more agonizing delays.
S1.E5 ∙ Part 5 - Injustice for All
Following his release, Kalief struggles psychologically to reintegrate, even as he files a lawsuit against the city and becomes a media sensation.
S1.E6 ∙ Part 6 - The After Life
Though grief-stricken and in poor health, Kalief's mother fights for justice, while city officials attempt damage control as the civil case proceeds.
