MrCheckpoint interviews Halim Flowers poet, visual artist, and criminal justice reform advocate whose life story is a testament to resilience and transformation. After being sentenced to two life terms at just 15 years old, Halim spent over two decades in prison, where he began writing and published books 11 books and since being released, he has exhibited his artwork globally and become a leading voice in the fight end the prison industrial complex in the United States. Halim's art is owned by the most famous and influential people in the world. Listen to this episode to learn about his life story, how he got started making art, and what he is up to today.