Podchaser Logo
Home
Jia Wertz: Conviction

Jia Wertz: Conviction

Released Monday, 23rd August 2021
Good episode? Give it some love!
Jia Wertz: Conviction

Jia Wertz: Conviction

Jia Wertz: Conviction

Jia Wertz: Conviction

Monday, 23rd August 2021
Good episode? Give it some love!
Rate Episode

S1: E40: Jia Wertz: Conviction

Summary

Independent documentary filmmaker Jia Wertz, Director of Conviction, her award-winning short film about the wrongful conviction of Jeffrey Deskovic, discusses her vision and experiences pursuing stories of social justice and exposing inconsistencies in the American Justice System.

Special Guest

Jia Wertz - Independent filmmaker and accomplished fashion designer with a stunning, award-winning documentary called Conviction.

Time Stamps

[00:00-Intro]

[02:55-Meet Jia]

[30:54 - Outro]

Key Takeaways

*Books change lives

*Use your powers for good

*The National Exoneration Registration is a thing - HOW?!

*Wrongful imprisonment affects everyone -> criminals are still out there free

*Odd, quiet kids do not automatically equal rapists and murderer

*Creating a documentary is wicked hard

*The Aha! moment is in the replay

*You can't make this stuff up!

*Not all superheroes where capes

*There are NO resources for the INNOCENT

*Government is slow on paperwork and stigmas never leave

*120K wrongfully convicted has a profound ripple effect

*Wrongful conviction can happen to anyone

*Education & awareness is essential

The Big Asks

Follow me/Connect (click link):

Twitter | PlayingDA | MusingAround | Instagram | Facebook

Clubhouse: @musingaroundlv  |  email: [email protected]

Donate/Become VIP for Free Merchandise:

Onetime: PayPalMe

Onetime: Venmo @playingDA

Buy me a coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/musingaroundlv

Membership Subscription:  Become a VIP member at Patreon-3 months get you a signed copy of my book (your choice) and you can earn free merch (https://www.patreon.com/playingDA)

Review, Share, Rate

Podchaser

Reference Links

The Wrong Mans (TV series) https://www.hulu.com/series/the-wrong-mans-6547e8ba-de80-42d1-83a4-135e6f1b014b

IMDB profile https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11175987/

Jia’s website https://www.jiawertz.com/

The 16th Round (book) https://www.amazon.com/Sixteenth-Round-Number-Contender-45472/dp/1569765677

The Hurricane (movie) https://www.amazon.com/Hurricane-Denzel-Washington/dp/B001W4HQZA

Conviction...

Show More

Unlock more with Podchaser Pro

  • Audience Insights
  • Contact Information
  • Demographics
  • Charts
  • Sponsor History
  • and More!
Pro Features