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Broken is Beautiful tells transformational stories from an unexpected place:
OUR PRISON SYSTEM
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OUR PRISON SYSTEM //
Hosted by friends Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, this podcast fearlessly explores the darkest corners of the human experience—but it doesn’t linger in the shadows.
From survivors of violence who have forgiven their attackers, to individuals who have taken a life and found a path to redemption, our guests embody a profound fight for change. And their resilience is electric.
YOUR HOSTS
christopher blackwell
CHRIS is the co-founder, with Dr. Chelsea Moore, and Executive Director of Look2Justice, A grassroots organization that transforms the legal system by empowering impacted people through civic education.
His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many more. He was awarded the 2024 Incarcerated Journalist of the Year Award by Prison Journalism Project through their Stillwater Awards.
Chris dedicates his time to advocacy, education, and storytelling, amplifying the voices of those impacted by the criminal legal system.
katherin hervey
Katherin is an award-winning filmmaker dedicated to amplifying stories that reflect our common humanity.
With a multifaceted career spanning art, law, and social justice, she crafts narratives that spark dialogue and foster understanding.
A former public defender and prison college instructor, she brings 15 years of experience in transformational justice.
Her latest documentary, The Prison Within (Amazon Prime, Discovery+), has won multiple awards, including Best Social Justice Documentary at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival & the Evident Change Media for a Just Society Award, recognizing impactful work in the criminal justice system.
A LEADER AND INFLUENCER in criminal justice reform, her insights appear in BUSINESS INSIDER, the GUARDIAn, Forbes, and more.