Howard reflects on his upbringing in Bronzeville, Chicago, the trauma of a coerced confession leading to a seventy-eight-year sentence, forming the Death Row Ten, and fighting against police torture and the death penalty in Illinois.

Hudson recounts his journey from being sentenced to death to his release after thirty-seven years, reflecting on life on death row, advocating against the death penalty, his educational transformation, and contributions for justice reform.

Kitchen recounts his life from early years, wrongful conviction and death row experiences to his exoneration in 2009, emphasizing family influence, abuse leading to a false confession, inadequate legal representation, and ongoing advocacy.