Can the Criminal Justice System Be Reformed? PBS Series "Philly D.A." Follows Larry Krasner's Efforts

Four years ago, the longtime civil rights attorney Larry Krasner shocked the political establishment in Philadelphia by being elected district attorney. Now he faces a tough reelection next week. We delve into his record as captured in a new eight-part series by PBS Independent Lens" that follows how Krasner, who had sued the Philadelphia Police Department 75 times during his career, ran on a platform of ending mass incarceration and has fought to overhaul the DA's Office. Is change possible in an institution like this?" asks series co-creator Ted Passon. Why or why not?" We also speak with co-creator Nicole Salazar about how the series explores the tensions between the new guard, between Krasner's team and the existing prosecutors in the office."