FILM | Little people, long sentences

The United States is the only country in the world that regularly sentences children to life and death in prison.

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Springfield branch of the American Civil Liberties Union invites the public to Capital City Bar & Grill for a free Liberty Brew & View screening of 15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story, a documentary that examines the decree of 15-year-old Kenneth Young to four consecutive life sentences for a series of armed robberies. Kenneth, now a young adult, has been incarcerated for more than a decade, but a U.S. Supreme Court decision may have the power to set him free. 15 to Life is the story of Kenneth’s redemption and highlights the effects of imposing such severe sentences on young criminals. A guest speaker and discussion are to follow the screening. Food and drink will be available for purchase. For more information on the film, visit pbs.org/pov/15tolife.