ARD's 'A Better Place' Explores Life Without Prisons

The new eight-part series examines a bold resocialization experiment in a fictional German city, raising questions about justice, trust, and societal reintegration.

• The series follows the fictional city of Rheinstadt, where 300 prisoners are released as part of a groundbreaking resocialization program called 'Trust'.
• Participants are provided with housing, therapy, and employment opportunities instead of serving traditional prison sentences.
• The show explores the complex perspectives of offenders, victims, and community members, highlighting the emotional and social challenges of reintegration.
• Filmed in Mönchengladbach and Leverkusen, the series uses real locations to depict the fictional city and its transformation.
• The first two episodes premiere tonight on ARD, with the full series available for streaming in the ARD Mediathek.

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