Finding Justice: Behind the Lens - Cash Bail & Voter Suppression

Finding Justice takes a deep dive into systemic oppression.

Buttons and fliers for The Bail Project are displayed. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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The Bail Project is on a mission to reform and reshape America's cash bail system. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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The Bail Project's Mike Milton fights to end pretrial detention and cash bail in the U.S. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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The Bail Project's Mike Milton fights to end pretrial detention and cash bail in the U.S. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Mike Milton works to get Dametrius Ware released from the St. Louis detention center known as the Workhouse. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Mike Milton works to get Dametrius Ware released from the St. Louis detention center known as the Workhouse. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Inez Bordeaux describes the devastating effects the cash bail system has had on her life. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Inez Bordeaux describes the devastating effects the cash bail system has had on her life. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Dametrius Ware looks forward to reuniting with his mother after spending 160 days in the St. Louis Workhouse. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Dametrius Ware looks forward to reuniting with his mother after spending 160 days in the St. Louis Workhouse. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey describes the profit motive behind America's cash bail system. - (Photo: Leepson Bounds Entertainment/BET)

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Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey describes the profit motive behind America's cash bail system. - (Photo: Leepson Bounds Entertainment/BET)

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According to anti-racism educator Jane Elliott, racism has always been a huge moneymaker in the U.S. - (Photo: Leepson Bounds Entertainment/BET)

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According to anti-racism educator Jane Elliott, racism has always been a huge moneymaker in the U.S. - (Photo: Leepson Bounds Entertainment/BET)

UCLA Professor Robin D.G. Kelley argues the St. Louis Workhouse is a modern-day debtor's prison. - (Photo: Lara Solanki/BET)

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UCLA Professor Robin D.G. Kelley argues the St. Louis Workhouse is a modern-day debtor's prison. - (Photo: Lara Solanki/BET)

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Jesse Jackson throws his support behind Stacey Abrams during her 2018 race for governor in Georgia. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Jesse Jackson throws his support behind Stacey Abrams during her 2018 race for governor in Georgia. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Killer Mike raises awareness about voting rights and fights suppression of the black vote in Georgia. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Killer Mike raises awareness about voting rights and fights suppression of the black vote in Georgia. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Killer Mike hits the streets to talk to his fellow Georgians about the importance of heading to the polls. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Killer Mike hits the streets to talk to his fellow Georgians about the importance of heading to the polls. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Atlanta's iconic Ebenezer Baptist Church continues to be a hub for civil rights activism. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Atlanta's iconic Ebenezer Baptist Church continues to be a hub for civil rights activism. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Stacey Abrams's supporters refused to give up after the questionable election of her opponent Brian Kemp. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Stacey Abrams's supporters refused to give up after the questionable election of her opponent Brian Kemp. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock introduces civil rights pioneer Congressman Elijah Cummings. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock introduces civil rights pioneer Congressman Elijah Cummings. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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For Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, the fight against voter suppression is the fight for the soul of democracy. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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For Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, the fight against voter suppression is the fight for the soul of democracy. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

Writer Rahiem Shabazz talks about the aggressive voter suppression tactics disenfranchising people of color. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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Writer Rahiem Shabazz talks about the aggressive voter suppression tactics disenfranchising people of color. - (Photo: Nathan Bolster/BET)

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