Corey 's Corner

Brooklyn Grit: Samson Styles’ Journey from the Streets to the Screen

Corey Pegues Episode 16

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On this episode of Corey's Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with award-winning filmmaker and journalist Samson Styles, whose powerful life story embodies redemption, resilience, and purpose. From his early years in Brooklyn’s East New York and Brownsville neighborhoods to time spent behind bars, Samson’s journey is a raw testimony to transformation.
Now a respected storyteller behind the documentary Killing Beef and other acclaimed works, Samson opens up about his path from incarceration to inspiration, using his platform to spark dialogue around violence, masculinity, and second chances.
Tune in as Corey and Samson unpack the power of redemption, the responsibility of storytelling, and the real meaning of purpose after pain.

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