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PUBLIC DEFENDER

Program Rights Date Range
-
NOLA Code:
PDFN 0000 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
1 / 60
Rights End:
1/31/2029
Producer
Spark Media, Inc.
Co-Producer
The New Yorker
TV-14
CC
Interconnection
Stereo
Year Produced:
2024
Version:
Base

A DC-based public defender and her Jan. 6 clients confront America’s divide with unexpected humor and humanity – showing a way back to trust and accountability, one unlikely relationship at a time. 

Program Rights

Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
1/3/2026 - 1/31/2029
School Rights:
None
V.O.D. Rights:
Yes
V.O.D. Rights Type:
V.O.D. Other:
Media Manager, 1/3/2026 – 3/31/2026
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
Note: Foul language will be muted:

2:02 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack on computer monitor

3:21 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack

3:45 Foul Language – Jack: “Alright, I guess we’re about to enter Congress, bitch.” (muted)

8:17 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack

9:54 Social Media Username (blurred)

10:21 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack

10:34 Foul Language – Annie yells: “Fuck you!” (muted)

10:45 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack

11:01 Foul Language on campaign sign: “Trump 2020: No More Bullshit.” (blurred)

13:52 Website Dfacoalition.org seen for extended period of time on shirt (blurred)

14:55 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack

15:00 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack

15:14 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack

15:28 Violent Imagery from January 6th Capitol attack

21:21 Foul Language – Book Title reads “Mindf*ck” (blurred)

22:42 Billboard reading “Make the Taliban great again” with composite image of Joe Biden in a Taliban-style headscarf with an RPG weapon

24:18 Painting of profile of nude woman in seated position, stylized side of breast can be seen.

24:29 Painting of seated nude woman, seen from behind.

25:40 Foul Language – Jack: “I’m nervous as fuck.” (muted)

26:43 Foul Language – Heather: “What the hell does ‘ching’ mean?”

Program Contacts

Andrea Kalin
United States

Selena Lauterer
United States

Pulitzer Center
Doppelt Family Foundation
Mountainfilm Commitment Grant
Interfaith America