S03E04 · SCENE 28/32 · 49:11
Hamsterdam · Parole hearing room
Avon's parole hearing

Maurice Levy argues for Avon Barksdale's early release at his parole hearing.

49:11→51:23
in the episode · 2m 12s · S03E04

What happens

49:11–51:23

Maurice Levy guides Avon through his parole hearing. Levy argues that the allegations against Avon are old and that his good behavior in prison warrants early release. Despite Pearlman's letter, the parole board seems inclined to honor the deal.

WhereParole hearing room
DriverMaurice Levy
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadBarksdale Organization

Key lines

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50:11

at this facility last year...

50:24

And given what this institution was dealing with a year ago this is the lesser evil.

51:13

High school girl with platinum around her neck, only one place it came from.

51:18

Give my man his thing.

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Scene DNA

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negotiation1.0
deal1.0
tense1.0
argument

Beats

49:06Levy argues for Avon's release
50:14Levy asks for early release

Scene in the episode

49:11–51:23
A · Politics and Ambition
C · Western District Reform
D · Barksdale Organization

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Maurice LevyMichael Kostroff28 episodes · drives 7 scenes
AB
Avon Barksdale41 episodes · drives 44 scenes

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