Documentary Screening Reel - Crime and Punishment in America

Come to the library and watch a 45 minute screening of the new PBS documentary by Lynn Novick, Crime and Punishment. The documentary tells 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. Executive produced by Ken Burns and Sam Pollard. Narrated by Keith David. Free to the public. For more information call the library at 712-580-7290.