Episodes
Sept. 24, 2026
For Venida, For Kalief (PBS, 2025)
In this episode of Reality Behind Bars, Ashley and Carolyn conclude their coverage of the Kalief Browder story by examining the 2025 PBS documentary For Venida, For Kalief. The documentary provides a powerful and artistic look at the legacy of Kalief Browder, his mother Venida, and the continuing fight for criminal justice reform. Through Venida's writings, visual art, activism, and interviews, the film asks an important question: what has changed since Kalief's death and what still needs to cha...