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3:06 p.m. EDT
04.18.2025
The award-winning video sequence takes viewers into the lives and experiences of individuals impacted by the felony justice system.
The Marshall Undertaking’s Inside Story, an unique video sequence distributed in partnership with Scripps Information, has been nominated for a 2025 Peabody Award — one of the prestigious honors in broadcast and digital media.
Inside Story — which brings essential information and knowledge on the felony justice system to incarcerated individuals in additional than 1,400 prisons and jails throughout the nation, in addition to audiences on the skin — is among the many nominees for public service. The present was amongst 68 nominees in information, public service, podcast and documentary, chosen from greater than 1,100 entries this yr.
Inside Story’s second season thoughtfully introduced consideration to tales of delayed justice, redemption, imprisonment — and journalism’s energy to carry therapeutic in a household torn aside by the system. The sequence — hosted by Lawrence Bartley and directed by Donald Washington, Jr., each Marshall Undertaking workers members who have been previously incarcerated — gives a 360-degree view of the system and the individuals whose lives it touches.
Along with deeply reported investigations, the present options profiles of those that rebuilt their lives after jail, animated essays on the expertise of the system, and interviews with individuals on the intersection of movie star and felony justice. Amongst them on Season 2 have been actor and rapper Widespread and comic Donnell Rawlings. Rapper G. Dep additionally sat down for an unique dialog days after his launch from jail.
“This recognition is just not solely a celebration of TMP’s daring, unique and progressive journalism, but additionally of the storytellers and communities who trusted us with their tales,” mentioned Bartley, writer of The Marshall Undertaking Inside. “We’re deeply honored to be among the many different Peabody nominees.”
The Peabody Awards are recognized for amplifying “tales that matter,” and this yr’s honorees span probably the most impactful programming throughout tv, radio and digital media. Last winners shall be introduced on Could 1, with an awards ceremony to comply with in Los Angeles on June 1.
“The Marshall Undertaking’s Inside Story options individuals who typically go unheard and helps shine a lightweight on essential points dealing with our justice system,” mentioned Matt Simon, Scripps Information vice chairman. “As TMP’s nationwide distribution associate, Scripps Information was honored to have the ability to broaden the attain and impression of those tales, delivering important info to Individuals — each incarcerated and never.”
Washington and Bartley developed the sequence in the course of the pandemic. For Season 2, TMP partnered with Scripps to distribute the present on the community’s stations throughout the nation.
“The Marshall Undertaking’s partnership with Scripps was key to our wider distribution technique for Season 2,” mentioned Chief Technique Officer Ebony Reed. “We’re at present on the lookout for extra distribution companions and funders to help Season 3.”
Click on right here to study extra about Inside Story and watch Season 2.
