At Texas Tribune Festival, Richard Linklater Reveals His Role in Stopping the 'Baking' of Prisoners. Ep. 3

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Death Row Stories

François Picard

24 episodes

5 days ago

Welcome to Death Row Stories, a podcast dedicated to exploring the complex and often harrowing world of the death penalty in the United States. I’m François Picard, a journalist and documentary director with over 20 years of experience. Throughout my career, the most impactful reports I produced were those about death row. In this podcast, I shed light on the human stories behind the death penalty, offering firsthand accounts and in-depth analysis. Join me as we uncover the realities behind these 2 words. Discover our stories on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Death-Row-Stories

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At Texas Tribune Festival, Richard Linklater Reveals His Role in Stopping the 'Baking' of Prisoners. Ep. 3

Death Row Stories

40 minutes 26 seconds

1 year ago

At Texas Tribune Festival, Richard Linklater Reveals His Role in Stopping the 'Baking' of Prisoners. Ep. 3

Join acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on September 7, 2024, as he uncovers the devastating reality of Texas prisons. Linklater's personal involvement in a groundbreaking lawsuit against the 'baking' of prisoners’ organs in un-air-conditioned cells is revealed. Learn how a chance visit to his friend Bernie, from his 2011 movie, led to this pivotal legal battle.

In this episode, you will also hear from Dr. Amit Dominic, founder of Texas Prisons Community Advocates, who is working to support incarcerated people and their families. You'll also meet Marci Marie, a former Texas inmate and now an advocate with a massive TikTok following, as she shares firsthand experiences of the extreme heat behind bars.

Listen this episode of Death Row Stories to uncover the untold reality of the Texas prison system and the fight for dignity. And don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories!

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