Lehigh County Public Defender's Office

Thank you Center for Humanistic Change and County of Lehigh Drug and Alcohol for sponsoring this event and helping to spread the word!

150 attend Allentown screening on second chances—local pardon program sees growing demand Following this week’s Pardon Me screening at Allentown Symphony Hall, about 150 attendees—largely community members—joined a conversation on second chances, workforce access, and the long-ter…

Hope to see you there!

Screening: Pardon Me on April 29 at Allentown Symphony Hall 🎬

Pardon Me is a short documentary that explores how pardons can do more than restore rights—they can give individuals the opportunity to live as full citizens and contribute meaningfully to society. The film examines how second chances can also uplift the lower-income communities where these individuals live. Through the stories of two people navigating the pardon process—one of whom ultimately receives a pardon—and interviews with key civic leaders, Pardon Me highlights the broader social impact of redemption and opportunity.

Event Schedule:
• 5 PM – 6 PM | Doors Open
• 6 PM – 6:35 PM | Screening
• 6:35 PM – 7:30 PM | Q&A

🔗 Trailer: https://youtu.be/xX5SdRZLBcA?si=3dNhbL50IKbTXtUZ

🔗 Registration: https://www.thechc.org/event_calendar/event_calendar.html/event/2026/04/29/screening-pardon-me/558371?fbclid=IwY2xjawQmMYtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRTk1zZWF0Q0xUTmdheFF2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHotXCFrSohlyn4z-Au8Pglw4u2P0t-gBMnZdiLjqmv5blqAt7y2dvd7XBiK1_aem_240PdDrW6fL_yqQ0cFo3GQ

This event is brought to you by Center for Humanistic Change, Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol, and Office of Lehigh County Public Defender.