INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY EXAMINES FORGIVENESS IN AMERICA’S JUSTICE SYSTEM IN WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE DOCUMENTARY ID FILMS: UNLIKELY FRIENDS

Could you forgive your own son’s killer? It’s an unimaginable question to ask, but one that countless families are unfortunately faced with every day. In a special world television premiere of the critically acclaimed documentary UNLIKELY FRIENDS, by filmmaker Leslie Neale, Investigation Discovery takes an unflinching look at the intricacies of forgiveness under the most extreme and brutal circumstances. Narrated by actor, activist, and life-long opponent of the death penalty, Mike Farrell (M*A*S*H), the one-hour special explores surprising relationships that have blossomed out of violent situations. Through emotional interviews with victims, surviving family members, and the criminals that devastated their lives, UNLIKELY FRIENDS reveals how the power of forgiveness between victim and perpetrator can affect change within the criminal justice system. UNLIKELY FRIENDS premieres Monday, October 21 at 9/8c on Investigation Discovery as part of the ID FILMS documentary strand.

“Given that the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world with one out of 32 Americans under judicial supervision, UNLIKELY FRIENDS couldn’t be more relevant,” said Henry Schleiff, Group President, Investigation Discovery, Military Channel and Destination America. “This thought-provoking, indeed, controversial documentary offers insight into alternative reform and rehabilitation programs within America’s justice system through a series of emotional interviews with both victims and their perpetrators..”

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Attend the April 27, 2013 Unlikely Friends Film Screening. All proceeds benefit the Amity Foundation, providing integrity, hope and possibilities for all individuals, families and children since 1969.

Mike Farrell, acclaimed actor of M*A*S*H, is not only the consummate professional with a dynamic voice, he is a decent human being. One who uses his art, fame and life to make this world a better place for us all. We are thrilled to have Mike join the UNLIKELY FRIENDS team as our narrator.