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Dallas, 2019 | Episode 4
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Meet a criminal district attorney bringing reform to a complex and disparate justice system; a judge who is dedicated to breaking cycles of incarceration and knows what it's like to have a loved one in the system; the unapologetic owner of the largest bail bonds company in Dallas; and a community organizer with a mighty voice and warrior spirit.
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Father and son bond on an ambitious 350-mile bike ride in this portrait of familial love.

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How the turbulent history of her architect father's iconic building reflects Brazil's own struggles.

1:23:21
A filmmaker returns to her hometown on the U.S.-Mexico border to reflect on growing up fronterizo.

1:24:40
How a small hunger strike against solitary confinement turned into a massive statewide protest.

1:25:25
A champion grass dancer returns home after 13 years to reconnect with his Indigenous culture.

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The final episode of Dallas, 2019 poses the question: What does it mean to be alive?

50:23
Three diverse spirits with longstanding Texas roots struggle with their place in the world.

51:41
A graduating high school student, superintendent, and county sheriff all strive for a better future.

52:03
Episode 1 of Dallas, 2019 shows workers navigating a city in crisis after a tornado.

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A veteran uses hand-carved battlefield crosses to reconnect with families of fallen, fellow Marines.

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1:16:37
Unravel the complexities of the Electoral College through four 2020 presidential electors.