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Teaching “The Wire”: Crime, Evidence, And Kids, Andrea L. Dennis
Teaching “The Wire”: Crime, Evidence, And Kids, Andrea L. Dennis
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I have a confession: I have only watched Season 1 of The Wire, and it has been many years since I did that. Thus, both my knowledge and pedagogical use of the show are limited. What explanation can I offer for my failings? I am a Maryland native with family who resides in Baltimore City, or Charm City as it is affectionately called. I worked for several years as an assistant federal public defender in Baltimore City. Over time, I have seen the city evolve, and I have seen it chew up and spit out many good people and some …