Jes and Rob discuss the movie Just Mercy, its themes, and how the movie impacted their lives.
Quick Episode Summary
:19 Intro!
1:04 Personal Checkin
Jes celebrates a milestone in her son's life
Rob's 3-year-old is a Kanye West fan and
4:09 Overview of mass incarceration in America
highest incarceration rates in the entire world
97% of people take a plea bargain in place of going to trial.
8:39 Just Mercy Overview
Dominique Gilliard unpacks the movie from the viewer's point of view.
Harper Lee and Just Mercy geographical connection
The story of Bryan Stevenson and Walter McMillian
12:22 Jes gives her initial thoughts
"You are guilty from the moment you are born."
14:19 Rob gives his initial thoughts
Seeing Bryan Stevenson as a mentor from afar.
Learning just as much from the company as the movie's content.
17:14 Remembering the cost of seeking justice
21:24 The hidden cost of processing the content
Experiencing content based on what you uniquely bring to the table.
Choosing when and when not to talk during tough conversations.
24:46 Episode debrief and looking ahead to pt. 2
25:54 Outro
26:28 Next episode preview
Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!
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Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Jes
Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network
Just Mercy - Movie
Just Mercy - Book
Equal Justice Initiative
Dominique Gilliard - Rethinking Incarceration (Book)
Just Mercy discussion guide
Our sponsors:
ReCity Network
Coastal Credit Union
Our hosts: Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network. Our Producer: Michael Baylor