MEDIA, PA — On Tuesday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will host a screening of “Pardon Me,” a short documentary by filmmaker and community advocate Shuja Moore. The event will take place in the Academic Building’s Large Auditorium at the Marple Campus, 901 South Media Line Road, Media, PA.
Timed to coincide with Human Rights Day, “Pardon Me” examines the impact of criminal records on individuals and communities, exploring how pardons can help erase those records and provide a second chance. Through personal stories of individuals navigating the pardon process, the documentary highlights the far-reaching effects of a criminal past on families and society at large.
The evening will include an introduction by Moore, himself a West Philadelphia native who served 12 years in prison, followed by a Q&A session. Moore’s work shines a light on the systemic challenges people with criminal records face long after they have served their sentences.
“Mr. Moore’s documentary is intriguing because felony convictions have devastated communities,” said Momodu Taylor, Ph.D., DCCC Vice President of Institutional Equity. “Despite a focus on personal responsibility and equal justice under the law, there should be room to learn and grow—and a fair and equitable chance to re-enter society.”
The event is free, open to the public, and will be available via livestream. “Pardon Me” was created in collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers-Pennsylvania, Brandywine division, and West Chester University.
The screening is part of DCCC’s annual “Dialogues for Diversity” speaker series, which is supported by the Center for Equity and Social Justice. DCCC also offers an associate degree in Social Work and recently introduced an 18-credit Social Work pilot program for high school seniors, reinforcing its commitment to fostering equity and social awareness in the community.
Residents are encouraged to attend this thought-provoking event to better understand the pardon process and its potential to drive societal change.
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