r. dwayne betts was just 16 when he was sentenced to nine years in prison after committing a carjacking and robbery. he was released after prison and is sharing his story in the critically acclaimed book called "a question of freedom." we're glad you could join us. a conversation with r. dwayne betts coming up right now. >> there are so many things that wal-mart is looking forward to doing, like helping people live better but mostly we're looking forward to building stronger communities and relationships because with your help, the best is yet to come. >> nationwide insurance proudly supports tavis smiley. tavis and nationwide insurance working to improve financial literacy and the economic empowerment that comes with it. ♪ nationwide is on your side ♪ >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. [captioning made possible by kcet public television] tavis: at age 16, dwayne betts made a bad decision that would forever change his life. despite being an honor student, he and a friend were arrested following a carjacking and robbery for which he was sentence