PUBLIC DEFENDER
Program Rights Date Range
-
NOLA Code:
PDFN 0000 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
1 / 60
Genre:
Collections:
Rights End:
1/31/2029
Producer
Spark Media, Inc.
Co-Producer
The New Yorker
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
Program Flags
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?”
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
Contact Type
Viewer
Andrea Kalin
United States
Contact Type
Station Relations
Underwriters
Pulitzer Center
Doppelt Family Foundation
Mountainfilm Commitment Grant
Interfaith America
Doppelt Family Foundation
Mountainfilm Commitment Grant
Interfaith America