In 1975 the Khmer Rouge launched a rain of terror that would result in the death and displacement of millions of people. Vanna In and his family would escape the killing fields only to face a new war on, this time on the streets of America. Caught between the emotional scars that the genocide left on his family and the gang violence of the 1990’s Vanna would head down a dark path as a teenager and into the criminal justice system after being convicted of second-degree murder. This episode isn’t intended to be about gang violence, its about hope and redemption. Vanna has dedicated his life to helping others find their place in this world and in 2018 was granted an unconditional pardon. Vanna is currently the executive director of Hope Now for Youth.
Music: Summer 1984 -RKVC
