The Liberation

An intimate, hopeful look at people rebuilding their lives through discipline and camaraderie, with raw honesty and quiet moments of struggle.

Directed by

Brendan Canty, Christoph Green

Overview

Washington DC Filmmakers Christoph Green and Brendan Canty (Fugazi) embed themselves in a class of recovering addicts, former drug dealers, and felons, all going through the DC Central Kitchen Culinary Training Program. Three months of hardcore therapy every morning and Knife Skills every afternoon.

How it feels

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

About

Redemption, addiction, work, healing

Content

Strong language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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