PHILLY D.A. – THE MAKING OF THE LANDMARK NEW INDEPENDENT LENS DOCUSERIES: PART 2 AFI DOCS Industry Forum

This special two-part panel presents an in-depth, 360-degree exploration of the landmark eight-part docuseries PHILLY D.A. that has captivated audiences since its recent debut on INDEPENDENT LENS. In Part 2, Sherry Simpson, ITVS Senior Director, Engagement and Impact Innovation, moderates an up-to-the-moment conversation with the film team, highlighting the engagement and impact strategies employed on the series’ behalf, and talks to LaTonya Myers, who features prominently in the series, about how her life experiences have been impacted by the film.

Moderator:

• Sherry Simpson, Senior Director, Engagement and Impact Innovation, ITVS

Panelists:

• Javi DeBruin, Impact Producer (PHILLY D.A.)
• Michael Gottwald, The Department of Motion Pictures, Producer (PHILLY D.A.)
• Emmalee Hackshaw, Director of Community Engagement, Georgia Public Television
• Travis E. Mitchell, Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer, Maryland Public Television
• LaTonya Myers, Founder, Above All Odds, Episode 4 film participant