Documentary Film: Released

Two-thirds of convicts released from prison return behind bars within three years. "Released" presents the hopeful stories of four parolees who prove that the tide of recidivism can be reversed, if former prisoners are given the support they need. The men profiled spent over 70 combined years in prison, yet were released sans support. They ended up in a reentry facility in NYC known as “The Castle,” run by former convicts. With their help, each man overcame his traumatic personal history & chronic criminal behavior to become a model citizen. As part of their rehabilitation, they developed their stories into a spoken word Off-Broadway play, & their life-affirming stories of change provide a model for reducing the rate of repeat offenders. This film is not rated and 72 minutes. Refreshments served.