Steven Bright is the director of the Southern Prisoners Defense Committee, an advocacy organization where Stevenson has an internship during law school and then works following his graduation. Steve is a mentor and inspiration to Stevenson—it is through working for Steve that Stevenson finds his passion for advocacy work. Steve is described as being energetic, passionate, and determined.
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Steve Bright Character Timeline in Just Mercy
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Introduction: Higher Ground
...for the Southern Prisoners Defense Committee (SPDC). On the plane, he meets the impassioned director, Steve Bright . At the SPDC, Stevenson finds an atmosphere of dedication and mutual support. After years...
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Chapter 2: Stand
...year in at SPDC. He had spent his first year and a half living on Steve Bright ’s couch. When Stevenson’s friend Charlie Bliss comes to work for a legal aid group...
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Returning home, Stevenson tells Charlie, who shares his outrage. The next day, Steve Bright urges Stevenson to file a police complaint. In his complaint, Stevenson omits the fact that...
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