Is This Freedom explores the universal human desire for freedom. But what is the true meaning of freedom?
Is it wealth? a state of mind? A way of living? Is it a second chance? A human right?
Around the world, infused in every culture and belief system, we share a common goal: to have freedom. To be free. But ask the man or woman standing next to you, and the meaning of freedom will vary.
Join Brian each episode in pursuit of the true meaning and ultimate experience of freedom. From captivating interviews, celebrity guest, and an amazing adventure each episode.
Brian Banks is one of the country's most prominent wrongful conviction exonerees. In 2002, Brian was an All- American high school football star with a full ride scholarship to USC and his sights set on the NFL. He found his life upended when he was falsely accused and convicted of a crime he did not commit. Despite the lack of evidence, Brian was railroaded through a broken legal system and sentenced to a decade of prison and parole.
Brian reclaimed his life in 2012 when he was fully exonerated.
Freedom restored, Brian went on to play for the Atlanta Falcons in 2003, fulfilling his dream of playing in the NFL. In 2017, as the co-host of ‘Final Appeal’ on Oxygen Network, Brian searched to uncover the truth behind controversial cases that may have led to wrongful convictions.
Today, Brian is published Author, subject of a feature film (Brian Banks 2019), and an internationally-recognized public/motivational speaker inspiring global communities with his unforgettable, life affirming story of resilience, redemption and triumph over adversity and injustice.