What do you do when the cards are stacked against you and you’re sent away to prison – never to be seen or heard from again? You hope you have a fraction of the tenacity demonstrated by our guest on this episode of Beyond the O.R. We’re getting to know Francisco “Franky” Carrillo, who somehow came back from a wrongful conviction as a teen-ager to gain his freedom from prison after 20 years. Instead of coming out of a grave miscarriage of justice in bitterness, he has relentlessly channeled his experience for the public good. Franky shares with Cohosts Dr. Kevin Brenner and Elizabeth Morales the story of how hope and resiliency ultimately freed him from prison, launching a new trajectory towards the inspiring work at the center of his life today. The father of three children, Franky is the first in his family to acquire a college degree (while incarcerated) and the featured subject at the heart of "The Innocence Files," a powerful Netflix documentary you don’t want to miss. Learn about the amazing passion projects to which Franky has been devoted (including a run for state assembly) and what lies ahead for a man whose life defines the word “survivor.” Says our guest: “I just want to use what I went through and put it to good use.” Without a doubt, that’s exactly what Franky is doing, day after day.
If you’d like to learn more about Franky Carrillo, his advocacy and civic projects, check out this website.
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