Crime and Punishment in America special screening

Crime and Punishment in America special screening in Bangor

Monday, August 24 at the Gracie Theatre in Bangor

Crime and Punishment in America, a new 4-part film spearheaded by Lynn Novick, is the first documentary series to tell the story of criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today, and explores how for more than 250 years, Americans have wrestled with the problem of crime, the purpose of punishment and the meaning of justice. The series, directed by Lynn, (also known for her work on The Vietnam War, Hemmingway, and The Holocaust), executive produced by Ken Burns and Sam Pollard, produced by Lucas Frank, Vanessa González-Block, Lynn Novick, and Prisca Pointdujour, will air over four consecutive nights on Maine Public Television beginning on Monday, November 16.

Maine Public is very excited to bring to Maine a special preview of the series created specifically for our audience. This sneak peek will take place at the Gracie Theater in Bangor on Monday, August 24. The special screening with by hosted by Jennifer Rooks with special remarks by Lynn. Lynn will join a panel including Randall Liberty and Susan Sharon, Maine Public's Deputy News Director, to discuss the series and answer questions and comments from audience members.