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Welcome to the Press page of ‘District of Second Chances’, a groundbreaking film that sheds light on the transformative power of second chance legislation in Washington, D.C. 

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Broadway World

World Premiere Of DISTRICT OF SECOND CHANCES To Screen At Dances With Films In Union Square

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Film Factual

District of Second Chances Exclusive Poster Premiere Supports the Quest for Redemption Through Justice Reform Legislation

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Nerds That Geek

An Interview with Wynette Yao & Travis Edwards, the Director/Producer & Cinematographer/Editor of ‘District of Second Chances’

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Screen Anarchy

Dances With Films 2023 Review: DISTRICT OF SECOND CHANCES

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Film Carnage

Review: District of Second Chances

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It's Just Movies

Review: District of Second Chances

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VIMooz

Wynette Yao’s ‘District of Second Chances’ Documentary Premieres at Dances With Films

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Wynette Yao’s ‘District of Second Chances’ Set for World Premiere at Dances With Films

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We Are Moving Stories

District of Second Chances: Interview with Writer/Director Wynette Yao and Producer Travis Edwards

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NBC Washington

Documentaries to see at DC independent film festival

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The Washington Post

They committed crimes when they were young. Do we owe them a second chance?

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Washingtonian

3 Local Documentaries to Watch at DC’s Independent Film Festival

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The Washington Informer

‘District of Second Chances’: A Redemption Story

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Blog by Wynette Yao

Our New Film is Out in the World!

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Blog by Colie Levar Long

For Black History Month, An Open Letter to My Brothers and Sisters, In and Out of Prison

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NBC4 Washington

‘District of Second Chances': Film explores impact of DC reduced prison sentence law

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