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Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story

Stan "Tookie" Williams, a former gang leader, transformed his life by penning acclaimed children's books, facilitating gang truces, and earning a Nobel Peace Prize nomination before his untimely passing.

Stan "Tookie" Williams, founder of the Crips, fell into gang life, served time in prison, and wrote children's novels promoting peace and anti-violence. Despite Nobel Peace Prize nominations, he was executed by lethal injection at San Quentin State Prison in 2005.

Info about Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story

Studio(s): Fox Television Studios

Originally Released: United States, Mar 03, 2004

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama