Lede Stories

You Should Know

Video

"Forgiving Johnny," a Short Documentary About the Power of Love and the Law

Sep 6, 2023|19:53

Every month, about 10,000 developmentally disabled people are sent to prison in the US. In 2021, California opened a legal pathway to appeal for treatment vs prison time: “Forgiving Johnny,” by Ben Proudfoot is a short film about one of the first defendants to win diversion in this process.

Watch Next

Now Playing
Play

"Forgiving Johnny," a Short Documentary About the Power of Love and the Law

Sep 6, 2023|19:53
Now Playing
Play

See Everyone on the TIME100 AI List

Sep 7, 2023|1:48
Now Playing
Play

Reneé Rapp Took Over the Internet. Now She’s Coming for Pop Stardom

Aug 29, 2023|3:14
Now Playing
Play

Therapists Raise Red Flags About Using 'Therapy Speak' Online

Aug 24, 2023|4:07
Subscribe and get TIME delivered to your door, plus access articles, videos and more on TIME.com.
  • TIME Print Edition
  • TIME Digital Magazine
  • Inside TIME Newsletter, emailed twice weekly, and more!

 

Listen to Person of the week

Explore More