Amazon‘s Prime Video will release a six-part documentary series following US rapper Meek Mill, who has just been released from prison, and his fight for exoneration.
The series claims to expose flaws in the US criminal justice system and has been produced by Roc Nation and The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC).
Executive producers are Jay Z (Shawn Carter), Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman from IPC, documentary filmmaker Paul Solotaroff and investigative journalist Isaac Solotaroff.
The hour-long episodes are expected to premiere in 2019 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories.
It will ‘give viewers unprecedented access to the star’s life, career, and criminal justice odyssey, while demonstrating the negative effects long tail probation is having on urban communities of colour’.
Mill said: “I’m grateful for this unique opportunity to share my story and I look forward to collaborating with Amazon Prime Video, Roc Nation and The Intellectual Property Corporation on this incredible series.
“Not only will this documentary give viewers an unprecedented look at my life, but it will also allow me to use my public platform to highlight the need for criminal justice reform.”
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“Not only will this documentary give viewers an unprecedented look at my life, but it will also allow me to use my public platform to highlight the need for criminal justice reform.”
Heather Schuster, Head of Unscripted, Amazon Originals, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with such a talented group of producers to bring Meek’s life story to light.
“Meek’s story of being incarcerated needs to be told and we will have incredible access that takes Prime members beyond the headlines and into his world.”
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“Meek’s story of being incarcerated needs to be told and we will have incredible access that takes Prime members beyond the headlines and into his world.”
CEO of IPC Eli Holzman added: “Every day of Meek’s adult life has been lived under the threat of incarceration, if not actually behind bars.
“With our partners at Roc Nation and the incredible team at Amazon Studios, we are privileged to take on the responsibility of crafting the definitive documentary on Meek’s story, the corrupt system he continues to navigate to ensure his freedom, and the larger issue of long-tail probation in our country.
“Hopefully Meek and the millions like him won’t have to wait for justice much longer.”
In November 2017, Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, was sent to county lockup for two to four years after he was captured popping a wheelie in an Instagram video.
It was the third time Judge Genece Brinkley sent Meek to prison for violating his probation.
The sentencing triggered a series of investigations, which will be explored in the documentary series.
Each episode unravels Meek’s past while following present day developments in his legal battle, personal life, and music career. The series will also feature the rapper’s original music.
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