Gathering for Freedom

About This Project

Summary

Gathering for Freedom is an ongoing initiative to tell the truth about bail reform and pretrial freedom by gathering and sharing the true stories of bail reform, shared by real people across the country who have benefited from freedom from pretrial detention. As part of the initiative, John Legend invited individuals who experienced both bail and pretrial freedom in New York, Los Angeles, and Houston, for a dinner and strategy session at his home.

Goals & Objectives

The goal: To breathe life through story into the growing body of data proving bail reform’s success, and to publicly launch the ongoing effort to raise awareness about the success of pretrial freedom and gather more stories of real people experiencing it.

Results & Impact

The campaign and film premiered on NBC News to an audience of millions; John Legend and other major stars shared and continue to share and amplify the truth about bail reform; local organizers are using the tool to gather more stories; lawmakers are using the stories to stand behind bail reform.