College Behind Bars

Quietly absorbing and humane, it lets incarcerated students speak for themselves, building hope and dignity inside a bleak setting.

Created by

Lynn Novick

Genres

Documentary

Overview

Explore the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees – and a chance at new beginnings – from one of the country’s most rigorous prison education programs.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Education, redemption, justice, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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