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A Day in the Life of America

Director Jared Leto crafts a sweeping yet intimate cross-section of America shot on a single July 4th in 2017 with 92 film crews fanning out across each of the United States and Puerto Rico to capture A Day in the Life of America. A gargantuan production shot over a single 24-hour period across the country, the film weaves a wide range of beliefs and backgrounds into a rich tapestry of life.

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A skeptical parole board and his own pride stand between a man and freedom.

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Part 4 | Philly D.A. | Episode 4

LaTonya Myers fights for probation reform, but any slip-up could send her back to prison.

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Part 3 | Philly D.A. | Episode 3

The murder of a police sergeant tests the D.A.’s resolve to never seek the death penalty.

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Krasner and his team battle to obtain the complete police misconduct files.

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