Life Lessons From an Incarcerated Father

[@VICENews]

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[@skrillaskee472]

Cortez shields now has life in prison. You should do an update on him. His friend keontay got killed last year smh

[@Mateo-jn6rv]

seriously? can u tell me the link to an article please @@skrillaskee472

[@Unclethwomp]

Make more last chance high

[@Aviation2620]

Illinois got rid of the death sentence in 2011 after a study found saying that innocent people that were wrongly sentenced were executed

[@zebraphd]

I noticed when he was with his dad, instead of swearing, he just said “heck yeah”. Really shows the persona he puts on at school, and how he really just wants his dad.

[@user-cb1nd7ym7q]

@HuckleB680 And outside of school they're innocent

[@nfsdude0125]

@@user-cb1nd7ym7q of course, after all - they're kids.

[@sargewilliepete2174]

Yeah because when you're a boy you can't challenge a grown MAN like that.

[@user-ye9bc7nw2c]

Agreed

[@winnerjoseyt5737]

nfsdude0125 crazy to see he’s 20 now man

[@samwehr8306]

the difference that a father can make

[@basinbot20]

iiBlazifyy most kids who don't have both parents get lost with their mind some get depression or some get lost without the guidance of the other parent guiding

[@Crash--co9st]

Basinbot20 I'm 13 and my dads a drug addict and has been in and out of prison my since I was born... I hate my life.

[@OhighOSkater]

Crash 2424-24 I'm sorry to hear that man. You're about to get a subscriber

[@notme9680]

OhighO Skater A fucking subscription won't do shit.

[@OhighOSkater]

Kingzgamer your "fact" was irrelevant, like your opinion

[@retrohipster943]

I feel this video showed the real Cortez. He is just a scared kid. Yea, he talks the talk and get into fights, but it's because he is afraid and insecure. With no father figure to protect him, he feels afraid and has to fend for himself. Truly heartbreaking. I can only imagine what he could become with some love and patience from a man in his life.

[@emmettochrach-konradi2785]

actually he mentioned in an earlier series that he gets in fights specifically to hurt and injure people

[@retrohipster943]

Emmett Ochrach-Konradi​ of course he says that. He wants to look like a bad ass

[@emmettochrach-konradi2785]

Megan Parham didnt seem like that he was in the part where he was serious instead of cursing everyone out

[@Jezuzsus]

keep in mind, he isnt sober in this video

[@emmettochrach-konradi2785]

Jezuzsus yeah cause they got him back on his meds

[@KingPharon18]

The presence of Father is so powerful, little man’s whole tone and demeanor changed in the presence of his dad.

[@ibabechanel]

They keep blaming black women for not "raising the boys right".

[@shaverse8626]

Of a murderer

[@xeno4560]

@@shaverse8626his father

[@Growingingodliness7]

@@shaverse8626you missed the point

[@shaverse8626]

@@Growingingodliness7 Not at all. His father presence from prison is powerful.

[@goosebumps5927]

"I think about you a lot, like when i cry and get in trouble. I think about you" This straight up made me cry.

[@Benyamin568]

I ain't gon lie hearing him say that made this grown man cry too.

[@dominicbrogsdale3348]

@@Benyamin568 MANNNNNNNNN brah same here goes to show you children need there fathers. Monster kody scott stone cold killer was ok talking about killing people and when the intervower asked about his father he started crying like a baby!!!!sad man! Some of these women want babies without the father its sicking!!

[@krystalriley10]

im crying so bad this is just so sad to watch.

[@courtneyi5084]

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[@FTBKINGKYLE]

I’m not a crying person but I felt bad for him

[@attawbah17]

all he needs is a dad :(

[@hellrazor117]

needs an ass beating

[@youngela7408]

hellrazor117 lol yeah a ass beating

[@SuperMario1063]

hellrazor117 An ass beating from his dad..that will straighten him up

[@ParadeofCrows]

SuperMario1063 Yeah because being beat up bred all the lovely fucked up children of the 20th century alright, they did right by this world for sure...

[@1loveland974]

hellrazor117 my parents never needed to beat me to have my respect

[@michelinemassant6875]

Cortez isnt a bad child. I like the fact that he does actually want to better himself. He don't actually want to be bad , i mean he just needed his father. Everyone needs someone to help them and life and thats just what he needs.

[@jasonrankin9515]

I don't think he's a bad kid either, typically when kids like him lash out they're just looking for attention. It's all about establishing that dominance in the pecking order. Usually a child's parent is at the top of theirs. Some kids could care less if they go to the principle, or cops but the minute you say I'm gonna call your parents, they usually chill their ass out and that's ONLY when the parent is at the top of their pecking order. However, if they have no dominate figure then they lash out.

[@mawiiile706]

i think you'll find most kids who have emotional problems are like that, most just put up a facade to make it seem like they dont care.

[@PopOutPaulie]

Man that's the medicine that really got him like that. Take it from someone who used to take strattera that shit really slows you down.

[@danielbras5123]

Micheline Massant he’s a bad kid that’s doesn’t mean he not redeemable but he’s a fucking bully and said in episode one he comes to school wanting to beat people up and plans how to start fights if that’s not bad you don’t know what bad is

[@kal3lll]

@@danielbras5123 I think he's in jail now, if you search his name on the Illinois corrections website you'll find some guy with the same name and looks to be the same age

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

this is heartbreaking

[@Yt26_]

alexis watchu up to bro!

[@moneybagg_treyy1183]

@CIA they still regular people goofy

[@aviation19k71]

​@CIA It is sad. They might be violent but this kid has been without his father for years and probably will be without him for the rest of his life. I do not feel bad for his FATHER, but I do feel bad that the son doesn't have that Father Figure in his life.

[@muaythaibachatero393]

@CIA based

[@samuelskillern7365]

I come back to this every few years. The first time watching, I couldn't understand it besides "kid bad and may end up like his father", but as I mature, I feel sympathy for both Cortez and his father. People can be reformed. It's complex and some blame should be put on both, but I feel it's morally incorrect to judge people for their past actions. It's environment.

[@xnnvault7284]

Broke my heart to see that cortez felt like he just met a stranger

[@ZivineYT]

Xnnvault because he did

[@sgmotto7280]

Xnnvault no shit

[@verty3358]

@@sgmotto7280 stfu

[@devinsilva2102]

If he cared about his kid he wouldn’t of went to prison to be honest being a father you have to make better choices. I didn’t have a dad but chose to break the cycle Thats what a man does . Crazy in society you guys praise this guy who’s never been there for his child but fathers like me who cut the embilicul cord and been there since day one get thrown to the side. Society is strange

[@devinsilva2102]

@JM yeah bro I gangbanged and been to juvie to Y.A was a gang member knucklehead but when I had a kid I had to learn to walk away and just take my ass home. This dudes dad should of grew up and thought about the consequences before he acted. No sympathy for him you have to put your kids first.

[@vernsworld8059]

You guys should have a cable network . this episode coukd be so impactful for this generation.

[@Enlightendfire]

True

[@Lilith_Hypatia]

They actually do have a cable network; it's called "Viceland" I believe Verizon fios has it along with time Warner cable

[@adanlopez1011]

Every major channel should broadcast this documentary, cnn, tbs, abc, mtv you name it. Maybe this documentary will teach people how to toughen up and show some compassion and understanding for other people. I swear our generations are not progressing, they're being ignorant and regressing.

[@nativeamericancowboy5028]

A TV show isn't going to do it. Also, what makes you think that thing are correctable? You most be a young person.

[@smokefast90606]

they do channel 271 on direct tv vice tv

[@magmalord3]

No matter how much wrong his dad did in his life, he cares about his kid, and that's more than I can say about my dad...

[@buzzlightyearandco]

Even if your father may not care about you, it doesn't devalue your worth as a human being. Just want you to remember that

[@HIRAMECLARKEHOPS]

Amen brother, haven't seen my dad in over 6 months... I hate to say it but, I'm used to it...

[@skysane4922]

***** not neccesarily, it actually does a lot

[@buzzlightyearandco]

***** So you're saying that someone whose father didn't love them is worth less in an objective sense as a human being?

[@magmalord3]

***** Thank you!^^ I kinda knew, but it helps to have someone remind me every once in a while!:)

[@alyssiarichards245]

I feel like Cortez is angry about so much more than his dad and he doesn’t even realize it, neither do the adults around him. Like his little sister passing away such a brutal way, his brother also passing a very brutal way, and his dad in the situation he’s in. Life has been so unfair to Cortez.

[@toxinfrost8747]

How did she die?

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

My former student. ❤

[@micktheballer4323]

He’s in jail currently for armed robbery

[@youtubetea7783]

@@micktheballer4323 omg, do you have any updates of the other people?

[@micktheballer4323]

@@youtubetea7783 crystal went back to jail, Cortez went back multiple Times i think he faced a murder charge at one point

[@annettew.5597]

I didn't like cortez last episode but this scene with him and his dad shows he's just a lost little boy crying for a male role model....smh I cried. I liked how real it was. When you haven't seen someone in 6 years its awkward, its weird, i like that they showed that.

[@basinbot20]

Annette W. Most kids need guidance from both parents cause it keeps them in the right direction Most kids who only have a mother or a father do poorly cause they don't get the guidance from the other parent Best thing for that child to do is just keep their mind straight.

[@vulnerablegulliblesheep5179]

well actually being a single father tends to work out better than being a single mother. all the data seems to show that but both is bar far better. agreed

[@grobproductions7433]

i cried to

[@x-bodyalloppz-x470]

Annette W. 💯💯💯

[@Crash--co9st]

Annette W. His life is similar to mine

[@Belvedere1981]

He cant even look at his dad.

[@halfcastboygmbh8607]

yeah because they don´t have a relationship I saw my dad 8 years ago,it´s sad but when you at that point you really don´t know how to talk

[@aggydreams]

BECAUSE HE IS SO DRUGGED UP ON RITALIN AND GOD KNOW WHAT ELESE, THE ENTIRE SCENE IS SOO SAD AND DEPRESSING, ITS SERIOUSLY KILLING ME😭😭😭👌🏿👌🏿😭

[@angel-gu8co]

he's probably trying not to cry

[@Fresnophil]

@Adam A. thanks for sharing, that was actually a pretty darn harrowing story and I wish you the best.

[@bellenicks3879]

Chad Schrader Yeah, but look at it like this. He's on medication, He hasn't seen him in years, He's nervous, He was sad because his Dad was crying, and He knows he's been acting up in school and at home. So all that was probably going through his head.

[@AelitaStone1]

6:41 "I think about you a lot. When I get in trouble, and when I cry, I think about you." That is a big thing to say to your father that you haven't seen in eight years. As awkward as their interaction is, Cortez has a lot of confidence to admit that straight up. He has incredible hope that his father will come back to his life.

[@rouskeycarpel1436]

That hope isn’t gonna happen since Cortez’s father is serving life.

[@aaroncousins4750]

@@rouskeycarpel1436 i saw another comment that he gets out in 2022

[@ejtm5842]

Might get parole 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Mephelinmainman]

@ryan sp his already got out

[@mikefrost5481]

If course it was awkward.. they hadn't seen each other SINCE his dad went in, the kid was on his meds (which turn people into a fuckin zombie basically, I've been on them) and they had strangers holding cameras in their faces while they're trying to talk.

[@flyas4242]

I noticed the reason the father started laughing at the most important questions was bc he wanted to cry. But in jail he’s learned to hide his weak emotions with other ones. Sad to see

[@unfortunately_fortunate2000]

I dont think that laugh had anything to do with holding back tears

[@prancer1803]

@@unfortunately_fortunate2000 sometimes people express the opposite emotions in order to cope. Laughter instead of tears

[@Wes-pq4pl]

Thats a great observation

[@dominicbrogsdale3348]

@@Wes-pq4pl it is and you look at he dad close enough you can tell he wanted to cry! espeially when his son said when i get in trouble and i cry i think about you a lot!!! heartbreaking!

[@animefreak8718]

@Peter D no, it’s not.

[@TechRax]

Cortez's dad is the real mvp.

[@haterz9090]

I was the first one to find you in the comments! Now you have to respond 😂 lol just kidding cool to see you

[@kaichipperfield1788]

No.2😂😂

[@anon877]

i live your vids

[@maxbarrett5291]

TechRax sup

[@twinkie7947]

TechRax the real one

[@DOnONe733]

sad watching this, knowing cortez ended up arrested multiple times and is in jail by 18 years old. Sad

[@sharefactor]

What's his name?

[@krishdutta5466]

sharefactor 🤦‍♂️

[@remyteddy5350]

How do you know

[@duffal0]

Remy Teddy look up his name, he locked up rn wit a giant neck tattoo😂

[@vanesiaallen5412]

He's out now

[@theresamischeski71]

This is so sad man. Cortez listen to your Dad because this is your future:(

[@Mrshepism]

***** Can you show me where it says that? People keep saying it but I can't find anything on it.

[@theresamischeski71]

***** The Dad?

[@valkor73]

its too late

[@worp1687]

Yea listen to a dumb criminal see we're that will get u dumbass

[@jacobsims7953]

Yea if he listens to his crook ass dad he gonna be on the tax payers money in prison too

[@jojo-jl3xr]

This is so sad he can’t even look at his dad

[@TheRealWorldNews247]

Idk if you’re pick is real But you are a single mom in the making Don’t have kids unless the man commit to you completely Marriage house car ect I know it’s hard for a thot to get that from a man but try try try try don’t get pregnant and keep the cycle going

[@nariamaayumu1251]

The Logical Man did u just call her a thot based on her profile pic🤣

[@jojo-jl3xr]

The Logical Man you sound dumb stfu 😂😂you don’t know me

[@MorreloBeats]

The Logical Man You sound dumb as hell 😂

[@TheRealWorldNews247]

@@MorreloBeats email me on my channel and explain or you just a troll and you know it's the truth But don't real believe what you say to defend it [e-mail]

[@sleevesleaze3728]

"I need you to pray for me." "I do." damn.

[@lindseyluna13]

Awe, I am so proud of Cortez. He can turn it around. I know he can.

[@MWood95]

***** really? Is that true?

[@MattyBoyy99]

No, its not true.

[@Sharpuh]

Who knows where he is... The school got shut down.

[@Sharpuh]

I did find a Cortez Sheilds on Facebook, looks like him. And he also lives in Chicago. So it might be him

[@johs4208]

+Josh Thompson If it's him, he's in the military

[@DocHalliday]

It seems to me lil' Cortez needs his father more than big Cortez realizes. He seems massively disconnected from the life he left behind and doesn't really know how to react or handle it.

[@Ameg13]

Well he's serving life for murder. Idk how connected you can be to someone after that plus the 8 years of not being connected to your own child. I think his father cried cos he was embarrassed. It's always awkward meeting a parent in prison. :/

[@DocHalliday]

Precious Lopez what I meant was emotionally disconnected. It could be the editing of the video, not knowing how long it took him to compose himself, but also the way they greeted each other, a quick little "street greet" or whatever... I'm not gonna pretend to know how they were feeling or know how awkward it was. I just hope this helps lil man understand and reign in his anger.

[@jameswray50]

Joseph Halliday If you are spending the rest of your life in a cement cell than it is probably in your best interest to block out all of the emotional pain that comes with being in such an environment. Humans were meant to be free. When you throw them in prison they begin to die.

[@DocHalliday]

DaCamponTwee I definitely see your point there. Well stated.

[@redpunk]

Lil Cortez is going to be pretty fucked up from those meds they're feeding him.

[@arthurgibson5088]

That was hands down the saddest human encounter I ever witness. All I can say is wow. Things gotta change.

[@nicholastownsend1393]

They couldn’t even make eye contact with each other.

[@unitforce4163]

Things will never change. Black people have to fix it themselves, no amount of reparations and outreach is gonna help them if they aren't willing to change their ways. It's just that simple.

[@Julian-hi7qo]

@@unitforce4163 Not only black people racist mf.

[@unitforce4163]

@@Julian-hi7qo Truth = racism. Retard logic

[@dylansharpe8822]

@@unitforce4163 why black ppl

[@tomg5187]

I met my dad for the first time too around this kid’s age. He did SO well. It is absolutely TERRIFYING. To do it in a prison with all them men shouting and screaming. It’s so hard to tell these kids. I was once one of these kids and you couldn’t tell me anything. I love you all, be good .

[@neteoneteo2638]

fs bro

[@hamzahimran3447]

head up my brother

[@ADRHYN]

"we not at the club we doing a presentation" i died

[@malibizzy4u]

lol

[@thequeenundisputed]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[@seanld444]

+thequeenundisputed *facepalm*

[@bossaj5729]

Was I the only one who almost cried when Cortez saw his dad 💯😭

[@pineapplezara]

no, I almost did, I could say I feel his pain, but I think he's out of jail!

[@pineapplezara]

+PrincessZara Epps I mean my "father" might be out of jail, irdk, becuase my mom and him got in a agruement, and that's why I stopped talking to him!

[@kc.mhm.3793]

I shed 2 tears. It was very very sad

[@mr.pierre5644]

Ima a grown man with 2 kids and I cried.. Just imaging my son without me there for him was emotional

[@influence5310]

yes

[@Sneakycastro69]

The dad doesn’t want to look at him to much, he feels ashamed he’s seeming him like this. That definitely shows a lot of remorse.

[@AlexisMaria]

Yep it’s like looking in a mirror I noticed he immediately shielded his eyes he knows what’s up!!

[@wormsarmageddon]

9:30 best part. "you cant say shit, we gon lose our jobs" LMAO

[@adriunnawilliams7371]

Lol It Was Funny

[@adriunnawilliams7371]

Lol It Was Funny

[@XpGamerThiefHD]

Lol it Was Funny

[@TACOGOODLOOKING]

+Leon T Speaks to what they really think of these kids, they really dont give a shit.

[@meroinheroin]

Lol it Was Funny

[@shaddiibrahim6527]

Cortez’s father honestly reminds me of the Tupac lyric “penitentiaries is packed with promise makers”

[@fernfernisfernie]

4:14 "It is possible." Love seeing that optimistic side in this kid. Hopefully he can apply that to his own life and goals. What a change from what we would hear from his mouth in the past couple of episodes. Clearly the meds are good for his behaviour.

[@NorthernBL]

agree!!

[@ValentinaDaBeautiful]

Fern Fernis Fernie angression and violence is his form of dealing with things. He has a lot of potential, i hope someone recogniizes that

[@devinsilva2102]

If he cared about his kid he wouldn’t of went to prison to be honest being a father you have to make better choices. I didn’t have a dad but chose to break the cycle Thats what a man does . Crazy in society you guys praise this guy who’s never been there for his child but fathers like me who cut the embilicul cord and been there since day one get thrown to the side. Society is strange

[@tekkytekkers647]

Forgot his words, his whole mannerisms changed when he's around his father. Just shows the impact a father has on a child's life.

[@texazmade713]

No he just on his medication again

[@shaverse8626]

He got more respect for his father that’s in jail that’s a murderer than his own mother that’s providing a roof ,clothes and food.

[@christianagyeman-badu9078]

"I want there to be a man in my life so I can do better". That one hit his dad pretty deep man

[@dominicbrogsdale3348]

MAN!!!! that and he said when i cry i think about you!

[@BRITTWOODNESHIE]

The talk he had with his dad made me shed a tear. I remember when I went to go see my dad when he was in prison. I had went to see him with my sister and his mom and dad for one of those visits where you get to eat and talk with the face to face. Family day event it was. I cried when it was time to leave. Seeing the walls close every foot step you take to get in and out is a crazy and unreal feeling even though it's all real. I remember me and my dad would write letters to one another, he'd always say that when he was gonna get out that he was gonna be there for me and my sister and my mom. But he never kept his word. It's sad that I don't know him like that, and when we run into each other it's always awkward. I seen him yesterday walking home and he gave me a hug and kiss, we chatted for like 5 minutes, and I went on my way. But what's sad is he told that same lie he always tells when he sees me or my sister, he always says "I'll be around the house Saturday, tell your mom I'm coming to see her." He said that yesterday and I shrugged my shoulders with a smirk. But I thank God that I had a mom who raised me right. Never been to jail, never been in any type of fights, never was one to run with the crowd. I've always stayed to myself even now as a 24 year old. All I needed was my mom, and she did the best she could, and I turned out great. I am forever thankful for her.

[@yisssssrraa5574]

Nesha Britwood ææææææ

[@86kickass]

U a girl tho u look up to ur mom lil boys need dads

[@k.jeanette2203]

Bless you sweety...hugs🤗

[@86kickass]

Hervey Hyppolite those girls end up with daddy issues which is fucked up but it’s preferable to prison

[@veronicam2942]

Lorenzo D Both boys and girls need their fathers. Girls with no fathers get with any ole man and have kids, and the man ain’t around for the kid. They have no self worth. So the cycle continues.

[@jian2069]

vice news is the best ever this is amazing

[@averymims1696]

Yep

[@AlphaHeLIxCIA]

Cortez died, there's your update.

[@butter9565]

Alpha HeLIx Source or bullshit

[@julianvaldez7710]

+Alpha HeLIx naa bitch he didnt

[@Sharpuh]

Cortez didn't die. The school shut down so who knows where they could be. Crystal is missing, no update on her.

[@audayaismalla7176]

I feel bad for cortez’s father he started crying when he saw his child

[@Untcx]

Auday Aismalla nice profile pic my guy. I sometimes wonder how iraqis like me and you end up here 👍🏼

[@davidsalinas9]

I don't, he's a murder

[@bigdamo5803]

davidsalinas9 murderer*

[@user-cb1nd7ym7q]

صثكك خ يحزف

[@user-cb1nd7ym7q]

صثكك خ يحزف

[@BouncerCFC]

so important 4 our black brotha's to have our fathers in our lifes

[@Snortai]

i agree, but i think its coo if everyonehas their fathers in their lives, not just black

[@velo1314]

Ben Godfrey Ikr

[@xxkingracksxx2778]

Yea I Think father's teach lessons teacher calls home that's is an ass woping that's how we grow up and learn how to succeed in our lives

[@marjkambrry8904]

black father's have to want to be in there kids life first

[@taye2427]

ALL kids need fathers..

[@franklopez5472]

I cried during this video because I know what it's like not to have a dad my dad died on a drug overdose when I was 5 months old

[@dill_jle]

My dad got shot during a store robbery....he was the one robbing the store.

[@rollsafe1175]

+Dylan Evans RIP :(

[@dylanhunte1]

+MilenPlayzMC how is it funny u wasteman

[@PygeonKilla97]

+Michael Echeverria Its ironic

[@killafornia4991]

+Michael Echeverria lol

[@donttworryy3487]

I felt like crying. I always wanted a father in my life but he left my mom and me

[@tylerpuckett7213]

Jesus is you're father

[@unconvertingheat6728]

Ops on Romeo stfu

[@lulugiles713]

You gone be some big in life💯

[@pinkisforpimps]

He's at the grocery store. He'll be back soon

[@barbarasara4033]

I feel sorry for the man he seems a good guy

[@NA-ez2ik]

I pray for these young black men I can see the pain in their eyes god please heal them

[@rextique3494]

Thank you

[@80cap56]

@Tactical Revision Bro I’m white myself stop being ignorant. In all of these hoods, the majority of people there are POC, meaning these are the people that are at larger disadvantages in life. Generally, white men do not have such disadvantages in life as I am sure you do not have such disadvantages in life. You have no reason to be offended, why does it bother you if a random stranger on the internet doesn’t pray for you? She is a black woman and is more likely to feel empathy for these poor young black men who are so disadvantaged. Just because she said she’s praying for them doesn’t mean she automatically doesn’t care about any other race. Grow up and stop being a cry baby.

[@sullivann]

@@80cap56 no

[@80cap56]

@@sullivann form a well structured response to my argument then talk

[@sullivann]

@@80cap56 no

[@DrViny]

Cortez : How did you get in here ? Dad : [Laugh] I got a murder & attempt murder !

[@jazmynbrown6820]

Right, i thought that was awkward

[@MrsBerry]

That was a nervous laughter..

[@mtnation2923]

Mrs. Berry Didn’t seem like it, but it could be

[@usernotintheaccount4449]

Mrs. Berry it looked like he was proud and happy to share that news!

[@mftripz8445]

Mrs. Berry you seen that fools eyes? He got murder on his mind

[@nylapearl3676]

Damn this video made me appreciate my father way more for his presence in my life...

[@marisafaith9975]

You're lucky mine was abusive

[@sgmotto7280]

Nyla Pearl SIKEEEE

[@a-dizzlem-shizzy1206]

Nyla Pearl you already should’ve

[@MrDanielfff777]

Same and I dont even like my dad

[@camrynpope1819]

@@agni_oh Nah, bruh. As an adult who was once abused, I wish my father would have stayed far away from me and my family. He mistreated, bullied and abused all my siblings and my mother until she finally divorced him. Now, I’m stuck dealing with anger issues (improved a bit) and relationship problems that undoubtedly developed as a kid. Don’t say that.

[@ploglo13]

What is the point of a correctional facility if they don't let convicts go back into society after all the correcting? America's prisons are so messed up and its awful to watch an unjust system tearing families apart.

[@ploglo13]

***** That is cruel and unusual punishment, which is illegal in many countries. I believe that all humans, no matter their crimes, have basic rights and that includes torture. And talk to anyone who has ever been in solitary confinement, it is indeed torture.

[@rasreefer9647]

***** N thats the ignorance that fuels our prison-industrial complex ladies and gentleman.

[@ploglo13]

Serial killers: No, since they obviously have a mental illness which prison will not help, they should be in a maximum security mental institution to try and find a cure. Repeated sex offenders: Repeaters, no, but sex offence is a wide gambit of crimes, which range from a mistake someone made when they were in their 20s with a 17 year old to a child molester. It is hardly a blanket crime. Terrorists: Again, tricky, since terrorism is a very wide range of possible crimes. Someone who commits genocide obviously deserves the highest possible punishment, which would be death. Terrorists typically have a political agenda and believe they are waging a war against their oppressors. Whether they are right or not, war is always ugly. I never said prison was useless. I just said that they system is broken if a system meant to help society destroys families and creates a terrible circle of crime.

[@ploglo13]

***** Oh yeah, we should ruin the lives of hundreds of thousands of people so a few fat bastards can scrape in millions and employee a few under payed chumps. What a fan-fucking-tastic system.

[@sparten1527]

We know

[@Eaaatlife]

I’m a father and I’m in tears just watching this. Imagining putting my son through a life without me being there for him. Breaks my heart.

[@ozobat]

When his dad started to cry.- Oh my gosh my heart. That is so wonderful..

[@sleeexs]

Anyone find the invisible ninja cutting onions?

[@chris-andrebrissett5208]

I think i did after 2 long years 👀

[@thenightreaper8533]

@Jacilund oh look at this bad ass

[@thenightreaper8533]

@Jacilund pieces of shit like you who say that men should not cry is why there are so many suicides in depressed men.

[@thenightreaper8533]

yea but the way people look at woman socially are as more sensitive and need more attention and all these depressed men that no one is giving a shit about are killing themselves.

[@thenightreaper8533]

@Jacilund yeah my response was kinda trolly to

[@MylaCruz11]

awe he looked so much better after seeing his dad!

[@thomasgrice8864]

That's editing.

[@hannahsetareh5961]

the kid doesn't make eye contact with his father shows he is scared

[@finn4485]

Hannah Setareh he locked now

[@rokmun680]

@@finn4485 he locked up?

[@tj_anti8931]

Rok Mun yes

[@dior666-]

Finn he shouldnt be shits fucked up

[@dior666-]

Finn free my nigga bro

[@LaLaBeezinthetrap]

"Did he just say shit , we can't say shit we might lose our job " 😂😂😂

[@ms.porsche3676]

My fav part😂😂😂

[@jimmywatts3874]

I don't understand why this show was cancelled, it's not offensive in anyway, and it's very impactful for kids of this generation

[@bunnyhoohoo192]

Jimmy Watts the school is no longer in operation...

[@tuxfox7890]

Bunny HooHoo why not?

[@francesa9585]

The school district thought their privacy was being invaded and more should have been done to punish students who fought and were high at school and it was to save money too

[@francesa9585]

Most went to private schools that handled their needs, other neighborhood schools, or just into 9th grade

[@captainfresh1976]

if its to positive they just close up shop and you are so right very impactful show for kids

[@SarahRamsingh]

We don't know the exact circumstances that put that father prison, but look at the immediate impact he has on his son. He is an amazing dad if nothing else. I hope they reduce his sentence for good behavior and he get out and gets to be with his family.

[@benmarin575]

He's never getting out he staying for life

[@SarahRamsingh]

Listen to what he said to his son and watch the kid at school the next day with his teachers.

[@Yerfdog1]

Alexander George exactly!

[@lemonofevil28]

Christian Mariani "Any man equipped with a penis can be a farther." Not if you have low sperm count.

[@SarahRamsingh]

I'm commenting on what he did that day with his son. I didn't say, hurry up and let him out b/c he was awesome on camera for 5 minutes. I said if he gets out early for good behavior-fine. Maybe he will keep his son from repeating his mistakes. It's the impact that he has on his son that I commend.

[@user-gh9my4wv7q]

It’s amazing how Cortez completely transforms as a person when taking his medication. He becomes calm, relaxed, and cooperative.

[@NiniEJ]

This was extremely sad! My heart goes out to young men like Cortez. It's so unfortunate, because he didn't ask to be born into a dysfunctional situation. I pray that he makes a turn around!

[@FeroxCinereoLupus]

This is one of the most heart breaking things I have seen in a while. 💔 I wish I could help children who go through this kind of pain. They’re just kids..I get so angry at parents who pop out babies when they have no intentions of straightening out for their children!!

[@archaicnymph2977]

At least those parents didn't abort their children. They still have hope.

[@ibabechanel]

Yet, child free women are demonised for not wanting children. Make it make sense.

[@ibabechanel]

@@archaicnymph2977 Better to abort than to breed wild bastards.

[@tabithaharris7896]

This was extremely sad and hard to watch, with him and his father talking. They're so disconnected the first few minutes with them only with each other was complete silence. From watching the father and the way he talks seems like it doesn't matter that he is not in his childs life. This young man needs a father figure but his dad isn't one. And why was he laughing about having murder and attempted murder charges, I hope Cortez doesn't follow in his dad footsteps.

[@TwoFiveSoulja]

It's not that he doesnt care hes not in his child's life...he just doesnt know how to show it very well. if he didnt care..he wouldnt have cried. the whole time i was watching it..i could clearly tell neither of them are good with expressing their emotions..they did the best they could. And he laughed cuz it probably caught him completely off guard or he was hoping that that question wouldn't come up that day..so when cortez did ask it, he was probably thinking "damn i was hoping he wouldnt ask that"

[@TwoWheelsinNZ]

I think his dad cares it's just that when you're locked up it makes you hard, any sign of emotion is perceived as weakness by other inmates. It would be a bit difficult to change that mind-set within one meeting with a son he hasn't seen nor heard from in 8 years.

[@MsLindseysChannel]

I think his Dad was trying to connect but Cortez is so nervous and knocked out on those meds that it made him slow to speak - I think they need to lower his dosage.

[@UndeadBed]

BayAreaTre Exactly what I was thinking. What are you supposed to say when you see your son for the first time in 8 years, especially under these circumstances? I know if I was in the father's place I would feel ashamed and full of guilt, knowing that I (1) killed a man and (2) have to somehow face my son after my poor decisions. And I agree about the laughing, it's a very common nervous reaction, it doesn't mean he necessarily found the act of attempted murder to be hilarious. I fell out of my kayak one time far out from shore, and I laughed to tears, but I can assure you I was scared shitless. I digress.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Totally disconnected

[@tonymartinez2540]

He's a sweet kid, reminds me of myself. May the lord bless him and his father and bring happiness for all.

[@gabrielleb74]

I'm so glad Cortez got to see his dad. His dad said just what he was supposed to. I hope it helps turn Cortez's life around while he's still young. GL Cortez!

[@phantomgg7790]

That moment he looks at his sons eyes and realizes he made his greatest mistake. Leaving his boy to fend for himself.

[@ujunwaanene7725]

I really hope Cortez changes his ways.

[@ujunwaanene7725]

KILLEM43KILLA You never know. Meeting his father may be that final push he needed to steer him in the right direction.

[@TheLastZiggen]

He can do it. I was that kid, once upon a time. I ain't much now, but I managed to stay out of prison and stay alive. Way I see it, if I can do it, he can do it too (as long as he's got people to be there for 'em).

[@destinedgreatness1]

Ujunwa Anene IGBO KWENU!!! ayyyyeeee we got the same lost name

[@destinedgreatness1]

destinedgreatness1 Ujunwa Anene *last

[@ujunwaanene7725]

Heeey! Are you serious?! What's up my Naija bruddah?

[@MT-pf2tz]

This sweet boy has me in tears 😢he just needs some proper guidance but he possesses such a genuine soul

[@johnnybing91]

Got me crying I feel for the young man. I hope he makes it !

[@jmthagoat]

He In jail fam

[@dontgetsmoked2798]

@@jmthagoathe got shot 600 times rip

[@southflint163]

@@dontgetsmoked2798 how yk

[@chuckwest2916]

@@dontgetsmoked2798 man stop he locked up

[@redgringrumboldt8983]

Nope. Kid ended up exactly how everyone expected him to end up. 25 years in prison.

[@everettfanor1989]

Three things a kid needs: A father and mom in the house, a great environment to live, and non violent information coming into the minds

[@sitizenkanemusic]

The two parents at least need to be civil though. Growing up terrified of one parent due to abuse can wreck a child too. Many men and a lot of women are still children emotionally. If they can't talk about what they feel, they take it out with anger.

[@sladewilson649]

@@sitizenkanemusic right but at least there’s something to compare when you do not have someone is a whole lot different

[@Knotj5_]

Can’t chose who you born to

[@2jcward]

Parents, safety and education. If all those are going well, you can’t lose. 💕

[@TrampConnoisseur]

This series really shows how good we have it, very humbling

[@shizu26]

It is i enjoy watching so i learn what not to do in life!

[@johnb.8687]

@@shizu26 Yea don’t be born on the south side without a dad and money. Honestly it’s out of their control, they are born doomed.

[@DollyDomDom]

Son:“It be a lot of police walking through here“ Dad:“This is jail“ LMAOOO

[@4ever167]

Stay in school, go to church, and play basketball💯

[@kamren4703]

ʏᴏᴇʟ as many sports as you can. Find your niche. You may be a fantastic basketball player, but only be 4'9", lol.

[@tripewriter8853]

@@kamren4703 like lil uzi

[@Yungwh3te]

@Kirishima hey i like church ⛪

[@diegoo1091]

I don’t go to church but I believe in god

[@lollmfaolollol6163]

Kirishima shut up

[@garryberry4784]

This Dad is trying and God bless him for doing that. Maybe they will let the Dad talk to kids and be on a scared straight program. Maybe that will help him get another hearing.

[@davidg2254]

I like that idea!

[@solow1st]

and if it was taken apart it could be used as a weapon.

[@sinlifee8369]

Garry Berry that dad's gay

[@Savage-te5zs]

Garry Berry You can't forget their other side, the reason they're in there. They might be acting like that to their kids, but don't expect them to act like that to others.

[@marijuanaknowsomething6743]

@@sinlifee8369 wtf?

[@ekkoinverted]

I always come back to this video throughout the years at moments when I miss my son. I see him 50% of the time so I have nothing to complain but there are times when I don’t see him for a couple of weeks and watching this both breaks my heart and gives me strength. The moment when Cortez walks in and cries when seeing his son again for the first time in all those years is so powerful and pure. I wish they could see each other more often. It’s such a tragedy.

[@tLade08]

i havent cried in years and i cant stop tearing up right now. im so shocked by the life these young men and women have to live. thank you to everyone that has provided a somewhat decent life for these kids. i would love to be a part of this positive role model experience for these young people.

[@ladygeena81]

I'm crying with you.

[@ibabechanel]

....and then, inspire of ALL this, black women rose to be the highest educated demographic, the most business owners while being eliminated every 4.5hrs by black males (from 6hrs in January 2022) and abandoned with children to raise them alone. Imagine that. It truly defies logic

[@maxymk123]

As soon as i saw big Cortez break down i knew he really cared about his boy and it warmed my heart.

[@NNTorious]

I did not see this man apologise I don't know if they didn't record it but that was the most important thing I think he should of done.

[@bigmonster682001]

This shows why fathers are important.

[@Maya-xm5jx]

Poor baby...I just want to hug him. He looks so lost.. May the Lord grant him peace and a sense of direction.. Bless you Cortez.

[@itacticalraccoon6673]

I really hope there is a way for his dad to get out of prison. He seems like a good guy who went through the same situation as his son is going through.

[@sponish0]

iTacticalRaccoon a good guy who murdered sure , if your loved one was murdered by him we’d see if you feel the same

[@sponish0]

timedclock Timedsauce not about learning your lesson, he killed someone he ruined the lives of their loved ones and ended another life, you don’t just learn your lesson and get on with life, you end a life and destroy many others you don’t have the right to enjoy yours.

[@outcastcoco785]

timedclock Timedsauce i aint gonna diss you out like the rest of em but when i went to jail i met some cold killers like stab you til you aint moving and do it some more kind of guys, some of the nicest calmest guys i ever met the fact of the matter is not every murderer is a psycho and acts out alot of them seem calm but its really hard to adjust when you get out, the freedom is too much you almost wanna go back so if you mix that with previous tendencies you had your whole life it aint a good mix

[@blakemichaelis2214]

sponish0 I go to church, and I believe in the lord. Everyone needs to be forgiven and one point and everyone needs to be treated the same, and yes he did murder somebody but you never know what happened in that situation. Everyone has a heart and the victims family is very heartbroken and I’m sure but I truly feel sorry for the both of them

[@pumpkinhill4570]

Yeah, even with a murderer it’s not right to just throw away the key.

[@Haileyalexis_]

I wish this was uploaded more often. I look forward to watching these.

[@albertogomez459]

I felt this, my dad was locked up for 9 years (I was 3 and my little brother was 1). He wasn’t an absent father, he helped raise me and my lil bro through prison. Even though you’re father is PHYSICALLY there, he might not be there MENTALLY. My dad was there for us, we’d see him every 2 weeks if he was in a prison close to us. He’s been out for 3 years in May. It was a little tough not having my dad PHYSICALLY there. He was supposed to do 13 years but go out early, he missed out on my childhood. I’m 15 now and a sophomore, he missed out on certain things but that doesn’t mean we can’t create more memories in the future. Growing up without a dad took a toll on me emotionally and mentally. I don’t know if I can speak on my brothers behalf since he’s growing up with our dad in his kid years he’s in 8th grade now. I think my dad honestly thinks about the missed times he can’t get back. He wasn’t there for my first day of pre-school to 7th grade. He was there for 8th but that was already too late. My little brother was able to have our dad there for middle school and now for high school.

[@NeemohMugane]

I admire your eloquence in expressing yourself and you are just 15. You are blessed kid. Continue to honor your father. God will give you good success.

[@AlexisMaria]

Yes!!!

[@ahmunique]

I remember being a child, visiting my mom in prison, feeling all of these same emotions.

[@MrSharkman19]

this series is so good.

[@HarrisCole]

i've watched this series many times, starting when it first came out - these teachers are true heroes. i would love to see an update on where all the students are in their lives

[@gbfan1234567]

By far favorite Vice News series

[@Luke-bj8mr]

As someone who lost my dad 3 years ago only a few years older than he is now this means a lot to me. I can see it in his father's eyes and his body language. He loves his son and just wishes he could show it to him.

[@MikeeLord]

El Chapo = Chrystal's dad

[@suzilee680]

+Michael L. lmfao

[@nickvegaortiz]

they said they were Puerto Rican and El Chapo is Mexican

[@noname-zu5nl]

I found Crystal on Facebook and it says she's from Puerto Rico

[@funvidist]

Don't talk bout my girl like that

[@funvidist]

+Peter The Fly what's her name

[@vladbcom]

was hard to watch .. really emotional connection between a father and his son. Powerful

[@karaniqueskorner]

I’m so happy he got to see and talk with his father. This episode really pulled at my heartstrings. Goodness I cried like the whole way through.😭😭

[@dreyddog19]

Dad shaking his head and smirking telling his son the reason he is in jail. Then when he says, "you were six when I got in here." The whole time no apologies for how he ruined his family and wasn't there for his son.

[@ishaqibnabeebase4305]

I was really touched with the advice the father gave to his son. Listen to your mama

[@bobo11230]

Did anyone else start tearing up during the talk with his father.

[@sarahdiaz6520]

This hurt me to the core!... my Dad has been in Federal prison since I was 12 I’m 41 and the absence of a father or any parent is horrible. I pray this boy becomes a strong individual in society as opposed to a statistic. I speak for myself and my siblings it was a struggle but we made it! He can do it! Cortez you got this! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@herbfoster185]

He had got killed Ms Diaz 😅

[@michellexbeauty9832]

*update on cortez* I found a post from 3 years ago saying he was serving 3 years for a felony unfortunately. I also found a post from august 2021- he was arrested for armed robbery. I’m assuming he’s still locked up. It’s sad. If you look up “cortez last chance high” you’ll find what I saw.

[@simmybimmy2073]

He just got sentenced to 25 years

[@user-tg7kv9df4c]

Who TF would dislike this I swear some people just hate them selfs

[@user-tg7kv9df4c]

Then why TF you gave it a view you don't like it in your feed right then you don't give it views they won't up load it then people wonder why some people get fucked up you racist piece of shit would not say this to a in your words convicted nigga

[@user-tg7kv9df4c]

Fuck you 9 out of every 1000 people

[@colonelcorazonsantiago7335]

Who clicked into this video and disliked it, yes.

[@dicklong6891]

Colonel Corazón Santiago Your trash go look at yourself in the mirror.

[@colonelcorazonsantiago7335]

Eamonn Temprine *you're

[@miaposamarie226]

It's sort of strange. you can tell that the father deserved jail, obviously, but he isn't a hard core mentally ill killer. It looks like he shot that man because... adrenaline, or maybe the thought that it woudlnt have been so aweful the punishment. but. It's complicated, should they really get life for that?

[@alexwieber9924]

are you seriously asking if someone deserves being harshly punished for killing someone...?

[@LIVEFRMNYC]

+Alex Wieber I think she is saying, he got caught up in the streets and did a terrible act. But his demeanor is not one of a cold blooded killer.

[@6demon6gang6]

He honestly more than likely killed another gangbanger

[@Deerock_FL]

+LIVEFRMNYC What is the demeanor of a cold blooded killer? It is like asking what a drug addict looks like. Couldn't you say "His son had such a calm demeanor, how did he end up in such a terrible school?" Well, if you have seen the other episodes, you can see what I mean.

[@LIVEFRMNYC]

***** I've grown up around cold blooded killers and addicts. Trust me, there is a demeanor about them that's hard to point out or put into words.

[@thetreasuregarden.creates]

you can see the genuine love and tenderness behind the hard exteriors in the father/son exchange. there are some beautiful hearts behind their masks. they just need all the help they can get

[@mike-nb1cl]

its crazy cause now cortez is doing 25 years at the same prison with his dad

[@mike-nb1cl]

@@historiqueafricaine just look him up

[@20PINKluvr]

Such a shame.. I bet he's super upset at him too

[@KornHallis]

@@20PINKluvr Oh yeah no doubt in that, he should’ve listened 😕

[@tjs9]

I just wanna buy every single one of these kids lunch and just chill with them. Take em to six flags or like the zoo or something. They deserve that.

[@thereses.9926]

@@margaritao4379 he’s in jail now, cortez,

[@isaac2bands]

@@thereses.9926 for what?

[@pbj0815]

You and me both! 😫

[@jameshowardclarkiii]

Thats Deep man .. "When i cry when im in trouble i close my eyes i think of you" .. this shit breaks my heart how many ppl go without fathers in there life it really can lead to a life without instruction or direction or comfort

[@Mashy8722]

I actually feel really bad for Cortez. It seems like he's a decent kid he's just in a shitty environment. Poor kid. And living where he does doesn't help....it's a vicious cycle that unfortunately he'll probably never get out of.

[@USSLIBERTYREMEMBERER]

Cortez is far from a "Decent kid". In the first episode he explicitly says "I always try to hurt 'em real bad or make 'em not breathe or somethin'", and is shown starting countless fights. That's no decent child.

[@UndeadBed]

YEAH, "I feel really bad," "poor kid," your sympathy just bursts with sincerity! As you said it's a vicious cycle, luckily VICE and countless others will always be their to film it for your entertainment.

[@TactlessGuy]

The Ocelot It's not that he's a "decent kid." It's more like he has the potential to be a decent kid. I mean, two of his siblings got killed in gang fights and his dad is incarcerated. It doesn't justify his action but it just goes to show that he isn't doing this shit for nothing.

[@aggydreams]

I love this pastor!, a true man of god 🙏🏾

[@TheRealWorldNews247]

You just really be GOD don’t get pregnant by you’re non husband and make sure he is fully committed

[@_baileybee_]

Who else was bawling 😢

[@velo1314]

Bailey Of the Galaxy no one

[@melyrara]

How can you not open your heart to this beautiful boy. All these children are so vulnerable. How can the teachers not love these babies. 💜💜💜

[@AlexisMaria]

We do we just need parents to do the work at home as well

[@joeydever7713]

im happy for him. he gets to see his dad after a long time. my dad left me when i was 7 and i havent had contact with him since. good on the father for caring so much update: i drove 15 hours to my dads old house not knowing if he was there or not and he cried since i found him