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Illinois Humanities presents Visions of Justice: Illinois, produced in partnership with VAM Studio.

The Visions of Justice series culminates in Visions of Justice: Illinois, a look back at how the conversation about mass incarceration, justice, and healing has taken shape throughout the state. Hear from insightful contributors from across Illinois about the histories and present day advocacy that unite our communities large and small.

About the Series

Visions of Justice is an eight-part video series created in partnership with VAM STUDIO that brings together the perspectives of more than 30 Illinoisans spread over seven towns and cities to examine the far-reaching impacts of mass incarceration in our local communities.

Each edition features interviews with organizers, scholars, artists, and other residents in different Illinois communities: Bloomington-Normal, Carbondale, Chicago, Decatur, East St. Louis, Galesburg, and Urbana-Champaign. View the full series to watch the conversation unfold across the state.