AMAZON PRIME NEEDED
Paragraph 1. Introduction.
Provide a basic introduction to your reader about what this docu-series is about.
Paragraph 2. Evidence:
Identify and discuss 3 different types of evidence used in this documentary. Evidence might include:
interviews with . . . Meek himself? Friends? Family members? Band members? Professionals? News reporters? etc. (be specific)
quotes or interviews from professionals, etc., commenting on these cases
TV/news broadcasts?
Concert footage?
Quotes/images of magazine or newspaper reports, etc. (if so: are the quotes indicated as words on the screen, or audio recorded verbal quotes? Video recorded verbal quotes?
Quotes from trials or court records, etc.
other documented, factual evidence.
*Note that, while this is primarily a documentary–not a docu-drama–there are scenes that appear to have been reenacted for the purposes of this documentary.
Paragraph 3. Context.
In what ways did learning about Meek’s childhood/teenaged neighborhood, family, experiences, etc. put his arrest into a broader context for anyone judging his actions, leading up to his arrest? Include a quote and a visual image in your response.
Paragraph 4. Character.
What is your impression of the ways in which Meek Mill responded to his experiences in the criminal justice system? What impression do you have of Meek’s mood or attitude in describing these experiences? What does this interview material with Meek tell you about his character or personality, based on how he has reacted to these experiences? Include a quote in your response.
Paragraph 5. Justice or injustice?
What did you learn from Meek’s experiences about ways in which the criminal justice system puts poor, black males at a disadvantage? Include a quote in your response.
Paragraph 6: Status Update
Do some light research to find out the current legal status of Meek Mill’s probation case. Don’t go crazy on the research – just find at least one source that is current, dated in 2022. Include a quote from the source and list it in your Works Cited.
SOURCES TO USE: FOR PARAGRAPH 6
● https://theintercept.com/2022/02/26/meek-mill-probation-reform-pennsylvania/
● https://www.nme.com/news/music/jay-z-meek-mill-push-for-law-prosecutors-rap-lyrics-evidence-3141106
Paragraph 7. Probation system.
After watching the first episode of this documentary, in what ways do you think the probation system could be reformed to be more just?
