The Free Library of Philadelphia is teaming up with an award-winning docuseries, Philly D.A., to present a series of civic dialogue events. The docuseries is an eight-part “epic, inside look at the tumultuous first term of Philadelphia’s unapologetic District Attorney, Larry Krasner,” according to the film’s website. The civic dialogue series, titled Let’s Talk: Philly D.A, will share the experiences, questions, and concerns of Philadelphians via eight screenings and discussions at Free Library locations citywide.

Each screening is presented in partnership with community leaders seeking solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing Philadelphia.

The events will kick off at the Parkway Central Library on Monday, May 23. After a screening of Episode 4 of Philly D.A,. which explores issues of probation, parole, and re-entry, audiences will be joined by Honorable Karen Y. Simmons, Municipal Court Judge, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania; protagonist and activist LaTonya Myers; AFSCME DC47 Union President Cathy Scott; and Moderator Chris “Flood the Drummer” Norris for a candid discussion plus Q&A. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. when light refreshments will be served prior to the screening of episode 4 which begins at 6:00 p.m. and a talkback beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The full series of events is as follows:

• Monday May 23, 2022| 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. |  Episode 4: Probation, parole, and re-entry
Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine St

• Wednesday June 1, 2022 | 4:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Episode 8: Alternatives to Incarceration
Philadelphia City Institute | 1905 Locust St

• Tuesday June 7, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. |  Episode 5: Life without Parole
Logan Library | 133 Wagner Ave

• Tuesday June 14, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Episode 6: Opioid epidemic and neighborhood violence
Fumo Family Library | 2437 South Broad St (Broad and Porter)

• Tuesday June 21 | 5:30  – 7:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Episode 8: Cash Bail and Community-Based Solutions
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 South 52nd Street

• Wednesday June 22, 2022 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Episode 2: Police Misconduct and Accountability
Chestnut Hill Library | 8711 Germantown Avenue

• Saturday June 25, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Episode 7: Police involved shootings
Kingsessing Library | 1201 South 51st Street (51st between Chester and Kingsessing Ave)

• Thursday June 30, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. |Series Closing : What We’ve Learned
Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine Street

The closing event will include a panel of representatives from events throughout this series sharing takeaways from their conversations. Scholars, elected officials, and community leaders will be among the guests. For more information, please visit https://freelibrary.org/phillyda.

Here’s the official trailer for Philly D.A.: