Documentary Series
26 Years Too Long: Vernon’s Fight for Freedom
The first in a series of short documentaries on the ongoing campaign to free Vernon T. Bateman.
16 Years of Transformation: Vernon T. Bateman Records the Moment
Learn how Bateman struggled to transform himself as he faced decades in harsh prison conditions due to a wrongful conviction.
Vernon T. Bateman’s Four DePauw University Lectures
Watch Bateman deliver a series of invited lectures at one of the top 50 National Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S.
Podcasts
“Art, Resilience, and Fighting for Freedom”
Midwest Leak Founder Le'Deana Brown sits down with Vernon T. Bateman in the third episode of their new podcast.
“Friendship and Freedom:” New Podcast with Bateman
Vernon Bateman and Derek Ford are guests on "A Different Lens" podcast.
The Dr. Meleeka Clary Show Feat. Vernon T. Bateman
Dr. Clary skips over some of the well-known aspects of Vernon's history, present, and future to delve more deeply into who he is as a…
From Growth and Development to Future Exoneration: Vernon on “A Humble Soul”
A Humble Soul traveled to Indy to listen as Vernon spoke on more of the trauma he endured and his commitment to doing God's work.
Mothers Demand Action
Paulette Moffat, The District Theatre
Abdul Alsaad, Representing Congressman André D. Carson
Vernon's Advocacy
Vernon Goes Global: Bateman’s Work Shines in Tokyo
Watch and feel the significance of Vernon T. Bateman's first international exhibit!
In, By, and For the Community
A small sampling of Vernon's supporters.
Watch Vernon T. Bateman’s “Brush Strokes of Freedom”
Watch a snapshot of an event that what was much more than an art opening.
Events
Vernon T. Bateman Featured at Inaugural ELEVATE Event
Who better represents the efforts to weave our broken society into a tapestry than Vernon?
Vernon T. Bateman part of DePauw University’s 2026 Compton Lecture
Vernon will join the ranks of Dolores Huerta and Harry Belafonte in this panel on Shaka A. Shakur and political prisoners.
Vernon Speaks in NYC: Reflections on Shaka A. Shakur
Listen as Vernon recalls meeting Shaka A. Shakur at Shaka's book launch hosted by The People's Forum.