Many criminal defendants are forced to stand trial without a true cross section of the community on a jury. This means there are often NO Black or LatinX people in the jury pool. In California, jurors are only paid $15 per day, making jury service financially impossible for many working and low-income members of the community. The film spotlights the work of Brendon Woods, the Alameda County Public Defender, as he teaches and advocates for more inclusive juries across the state and the country.

Director Bio/Statement:

Abby Ginzberg, a Peabody award-winning director, has been producing compelling documentaries about race and social justice for over 35 years. Her film, Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power won the 2022 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary.