POV

15 to Life

Does sentencing a teenager to life without parole serve our society well? The United States is the only country in the world that routinely condemns children to die in prison. This is the story of one of those children, now a young man, seeking a second chance in Florida.

15 to Life: Kenneth's Story - Trailer

2m 54s

Does sentencing a teenager to life without parole serve society? Following a Florida man who received four life sentences at age 15, this eye-opening film reveals a justice system that routinely condemns young Americans to die in prison.

Previews + Extras

  • 15 to Life: Kenneth's Story: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    15 to Life: Kenneth's Story

    S27 E7 - 8m 22s

    Kenneth's lawyer, Paolo Annino, discusses Kenneth's case and the Graham v. Florida (2010) Supreme Court decision that could change Kenneth's future.

  • 15 to Life: What Were You Like At 15?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    15 to Life: What Were You Like At 15?

    S27 E7 - 1m 15s

    Criminal psychologist Randy Otto explains to Kenneth's lawyers the dangers of deciding a defendant's future based on his or her behavior as a teenager.

  • 15 to Life: Resentencing : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    15 to Life: Resentencing

    S27 E7 - 1m 14s

    Kenneth's lawyers Paolo Annino and Corinne Koeppen discuss the chances of success for Kenneth's resentencing.

  • 15 to Life: Rehabilitation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    15 to Life: Rehabilitation

    S27 E7 - 1m 16s

    Public-interest lawyer Bryan Stevenson discusses the capacity of children for recovery and rehabilitation

  • 15 to Life: Filmmaker Interview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    15 to Life: Filmmaker Interview

    S27 E7 - 20m 43s

    Filmmaker Nadine Pequeneza discusses the making of the documentary 15 to Life with POV co-executive producer Cynthia Lopez.

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