Chicago, Ill. — Aug. 23, 2023: Roosevelt Myles listens as a Judge Carol Howard reads the decision granting his Certificate of Innocence at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Cook County.
Beti Films is bringing Post Conviction to the Chambana Film Festival as part of the Identities: The Souls of Black Folk Shorts Program.
Friday, May 15, 2026
7:00 PM
Phoenix Theatres Savoy 16 + IMAX
Filmmaker Margaret Byrne and Roosevelt Myles will be present for a post-screening discussion.
About the Film
Post Conviction exposes the miscarriage of justice endured by Roosevelt Myles, whose fight for exoneration in the face of Chicago’s flawed legal system has become one of the longest running post conviction cases in the country. With unprecedented access to the Cook County criminal courts, the film follows Roosevelt’s relentless effort to clear his name while also tracing the case of Jacky Burks, who is navigating his own post conviction battle while alleging abuse by the same office. Together, their stories reveal the human cost of a system designed to uphold convictions and the lasting impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.
Join Us
This screening is part of a larger effort to bring Post Conviction into spaces where it can be used for dialogue, education, and change.
If you are in the Champaign-Urbana area, we hope you’ll join us.
Tickets are available now through the festival.
Bring the Film to Your Community
Post Conviction is available for community and institutional screenings.
If you are interested in hosting a screening or bringing the film to your organization, please reach out here.