How do inmates with profoundly long sentences cope with their realities?
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Curtis Roberts was sentenced to 50 years to life, under the three strikes law, for committing three non-violent robberies. Over the years he has struggled to maintain a sense of hope in a situation many would consider untenable.
Big thanks to Curtis Roberts for sharing his story.
And shout-outs to the many guys who showed up in yard talk: Michael Hudley, Stacy Bullock, Douglas Abado. Kevin Schrubb, Fanon Figgers Demitris McGee, James King, Mark Barger, Richard 鈥淲embe鈥� Johnson, Daniel Smith, John 鈥淵ahya鈥� Johnson, Forrest Jones, Juan Haynes, Tommy Wickerd, Robert Richie (sang Amazing Grace).
Special thanks to Richie Morris, Dwight Krizman & Charles Spencer of Quentin Blue for performing "Trying to Carry On."
Earlonne tackled the sound design for this episode with contributing beats from Antwan Williams, JB Burton and David Jassy.
