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Azim Khamisa and Ples Felix: What comes after tragedy? Forgiveness

Transcript10 languages CommentsJoin the conversation On one awful night in 1995, Ples Felix's 14-year-old grandson murdered Azim Khamisa's son in a gang initiation fueled by drugs, alcohol and a false sense of belonging. The deadly encounter sent Khamisa and Felix down paths of deep meditation, to forgive and to be forgiven -- and in an act of bravery and reconciliation, the two men met and forged a lasting bond. Together, they've used their story as an outline for a better, more merciful society, where victims of tragedy can grow and heal. Prepare to be moved by their unimaginable story. "Peace is possible," Khamisa says. "How do I know that? Because I am at peace."

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  • Originally Aired January 19, 2018
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code AzimKhamisaandPlesFelix_2
  • Network YouTube
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Name Type Role
Ples Felix Guest Star
Azim Khamisa Guest Star